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A career at Skagit Horticulture is challenging, rewarding, and satisfying. We accomplish our goals when each individual performs to their full potential while contributing as a valuable team player with others in the organization.
The role of safety assistant is to act as the liaison between the HR / Safety manager and employees, ensuring a safe work environment and prompt response to all accidents incidents and matters needing safety follow-up. Ability to work autonomously and assist in more complete HR duties, like posting jobs, coordinating safety committee meetings, typing safety minutes, conducting forklift, CPR and tractor training.
Primary Duties:
Experts in company-wide policies & handbook
Thorough understanding of FMLA & COBRA
Organize & assist with company-wide events
Maintain a happy company culture
Understand light duty, RTW, JA, KOS, and Stay at Work Programs
Coordinate forklift and tractor training
Provide TCP training to supervisors as needed
Support managers with documenting tardy, absences, performance issues and terminations
Participate in weekly department meetings and attends other meetings as needed
Grow your knowledge by attending SHRM seminars, OSHA classes, and LNI classes
Assist with scheduling interviews, coordinate hiring & on-boarding, new hire orientation and welcome new employees to the organization
Assists with employee recruiting, interviewing and, new hire orientation
Required / Preferred Qualifications:
Strong people skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Bilingual English Spanish required
Minimum high school education
Basic knowledge of human resources
Collaborative team member
Willing to earn your SHRM CP
High integrity and respect for confidentiality requirements
Basic competency in Microsoft Office®
Experience with LNI, safety, OSHA preferred
Safety
Maintain a zero-tolerance attitude for unsafe work practices
Participate, coordinate and host monthly safety meetings
Type safety meeting and post to communication boards
Ensure that quality, results-producing safety program in place and operating effectively at all times
Benefits
Skagit offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and 8 paid holidays.