Share Email Opening Title Health and Safety Specialist  Position Health and Safety Specialist   Location Bonterra Organic Estates Corporate 12901 Old River Road Hopland, CA 95449   Req Number SAF-16-00001   About the Organization Great wines. Bigger purpose. As a Certified B Corporation, Bonterra Organic Estates (formerly Fetzer Vineyards) is grounded in the transformational goals of regenerative business. Since our founding in 1968, we have been driven by excellence, innovation and longstanding commitments to the environment and responsible business practices. We are proud to offer exciting career opportunities within our California-based winery, Bonterra Organic Estates, and our distribution and commercial operations, Viņa Concha y Toro USA (VCT-USA). The Bonterra Organic Estates' portfolio features Bonterra Organic Vineyards, the 2016 Wine Enthusiast American Winery of the Year; 1000 Stories, California's original Bourbon barrel-aged wine; our flagship Fetzer label. Part of global powerhouse Viņa Concha y Toro, we are the nation's primary importer of South American wines including Casillero del Diablo, the #1 Chilean wine brand (750ml) in the U.S.; and Trivento Reserve, the #3 selling Malbec in the U.S. The Origins Collection-an esteemed portfolio of super-premium to super-luxury offerings centered on terroir-driven wines from Chile, Argentina and the U.S.-showcases South American icons Don Melchor and Trivento Eolo Malbec, alongside Bonterra's single-vineyard, biodynamically farmed wines.   Description As a Health & Safety Specialist, you will support the Director of Safety and Risk Management in administrative compliance and systems support related to employee safety and risk management. You will provide technical safety and health support to personnel in all areas of the business to ensure compliance with Federal/State and Company safety and health regulations and procedures. You will administer corporate safety, health and wellness programs and objectives and coordinate safety training programs Company wide. Additionally, you will manage multiple databases to ensure consistent, timely and documented compliance with H&S regulations. Essential Job Responsibilities: Systems Management (50% of the time) Manage the administration, maintenance and employee use of the Otis online training system to support required training for off-site personnel Manage the administration, maintenance and Company use of the Sitehawk SDS database system by working with the vendor, departments and purchasing to ensure validity of content and placement of required information within the system and organization Utilize Ascentis Human Resources system to track employee certifications like respirator use and equipment operators Manage all aspects of the certificate of insurance process utilizing Cybersure database system Administrative Compliance (40% of the time) Lead, participate in, develop and distribute minutes for CARE3, Health & Safety and Wellness sub-committees Coordinate, track and assist with all aspects of CARE3 recognition program Order, distribute and maintain individual awards and safety buck prizes Produce, distribute and communicate annual program details, quarterly winners and year-end results in a timely fashion Support department efforts in meeting monthly and yearly objectives by engaging representatives and offering suggestions on opportunities to increase performance Work with Departments and Director of Safety and Risk Management to develop and distribute annual safety training calendars for the Company Conduct, facilitate and develop training and resources on multiple topics related to wine production, heavy equipment, maintenance and agriculture to ensure a safe workforce and meet regulatory compliance requirements Order training equipment and maintain inventory of safety training materials and supplies Manage safety training library including video and print inventory Develop class rosters for all certification courses and communicate particulars to involved departments Utilize Ascentis Human Resources system to track individual employee certifications Maintain all records in accordance with established practices and State and Federal requirements Support Director of Safety and Risk Management with various aspects of workers compensation claims Provide data entry and report generation as needed to Departments and Directors relative to areas of health, wellness, safety and insurance Maintain Excel spreadsheets for incident reports, non-conformances, hazard inspection findings including completion of corrective actions and provide monthly recaps and reports to departments until integration of Intelex system is completed Miscellaneous Compliance and Field Work (10% of the time) Conduct inspections as needed to identify hazards, ensure fire extinguishers, first aid kits and spill Prevention kits are compliant Coordinate all aspects of annual hearing tests for the Company Manage, track and schedule all pressure vessel permitting Conduct and participate in incident investigations related to injuries, near misses and property loss or damage Provide emergency response for injuries or illnesses that may occur on properties in and around Mendocino County In conjunction with Human Resources and H&S Committee members ensure departmental required postings are compliant Conduct and coordinate ergonomic assessments in office and production locations as needed Promote a responsible environmental, health and safety culture through cross-functional cooperation, teams, communications and training Maintain and order first aid kits and supplies   Position Requirements Must Requirements: 2 years related experience General knowledge and understanding of State/Federal health and safety regulations Ability to respond and be comfortable in emergency situations that could involve injury or illness Valid CA Driver’s License Preferred Requirements: Knowledge of agricultural or wine industry practices. Experience in administration and implementation of software systems. Bilingual English/Spanish. College degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Biology, or related field Skills: Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions and changing deadlines and instructions Proficient in Windows based computer programs, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Internet Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with all levels of personnel, as well as external contacts, vendors and contractors Independent decision making ability with minimal supervision; Professional business writing and oral communication skills; Solution driven with excellent reasoning skills Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and high degree of trust and integrity Physical Requirements: Ability to lift & carry up to 40 lbs. & push and pull up to 30 lbs. on an occasional basis; ability to sit and work at a desk for long periods of time; requires ability to walk and stand; reach outward and upward, climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend; requires hand and finger dexterity for keyboarding and working at computer for extended periods of time. About Fetzer Vineyards: Our multi-site California winery operation includes 1000 acres of farmed vineyards and 3 million cases produced annually. Operations include Mendocino County winery, production and vineyard locations; Paso Robles winery and Jekel vineyard operation in Greenfield, with a combined sales of approximately $185 Million and combined employment of 315 with an additional approximately 40 seasonally. Fetzer Vineyards’ corporate office is located at 12901 Old River Rd Hopland, CA 95449  Hopland is a small town of less than 800 people located at the start of the Redwoods of Northern California. It is about a two hour drive, along scenic U.S. Route 101, north of San Francisco. To apply: Tell us about your passion for the wine industry and send your resume to: http://FetzerVineyards.appone.com.  Requires successful completion of criminal background, DMV check, (if applicable) and drug screen. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V You will be required to submit verification of your citizenship or legal right to work in the United States at the time of an offer of employment. Based in Santiago, Chile, our parent company, Viña Concha y Toro, occupies an outstanding position among the world’s most important wine companies. With consolidated sales in 2014 of over USD $1 billion and more than 33 million cases sold globally, the publicly traded company shows the strength of its business model and international leadership, with a presence in over 135 countries.     Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Category Safety   Division Supply Chain   Number of Openings 1   Open Date 5/17/2016   Close Date   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Shift/Hours/Days   Travel Percentage   Benefits   Privacy Policy 6000209   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://bonterraorganicestates.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found --

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