Job Description

Thrive Freeze Dry, a rapidly growing freeze-dried manufacturing company is recruiting for a passionate and detailed oriented Safety Technician for our office in Langley BC reporting to the Safety Supervisor. This role is onsite and works 5 days Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate will support the implementation and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs within a production environment. This role requires strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and proficiency in safety systems and tools.

Key Responsiblities:

Support the implementation of Safety policies and procedures in a production environment. Promote the safety observations program, encouraging continuous improvement in safe work practices Assist in developing job-specific safety documentation, including job hazard analysis, safe work procedures. Support, train, and coach teams on safety observations, job-specific hazard analysis, safety work practices, biomechanics, and other safety topics to proactively assess and mitigate workplace risks. Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company policies, identifying areas for improvement. Aid in incident investigations, compiling reports, analyzing root causes, and recommending corrective actions. Monitor, track, and analyze incidents, observations, and corrective actions recorded in EHS systems, ensuring accuracy, completion, and compliance. Ensure all safety equipment is properly maintained, readily available, and compliant with regulations. Collaborate with teams across departments to identify, assess, and mitigate potential workplace hazards, fostering a strong safety culture. This person must have strong computer skills, the ability to learn applications quickly, and to provide end-user support as needed.

Qualification:

1-2 years of experience in safety, or a related field is preferred. Familiarity with OSHA regulations and workplace safety best practices. Ability to identify hazards, assess risks, and support effective safety solutions. Strong communication and coaching skills to promote a safety-first mindset. Ability to communicate safety concepts clearly and effectively. Comfortable training groups of employees in a classroom or on the production floor. Must display a cohesive ability to apply interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbally. Ability to engage with individuals respectfully and collaboratively and exercise sound judgment. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Must be able to perform the following functions with or without accommodation:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders, and/or crawling; and frequent fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 20% or more sitting, 40% or more walking, and 40% or more standing. The job is performed under frequent temperature variations and in a food manufacturing warehouse environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift up to 30 lbs. is required.

FOOD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Place high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing Thrive Foods | Mercer Food's food safety and sanitation policies and procedures. Hold self and others accountable to Thrive Foods | Mercer Foods food safety & sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates. * In the absence of Safety and Security Manager, serve as back up to ensure all food safety, quality objectives and SQF system requirements are met.