Safety Coordinator- Bilingual Required

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Location: Stockton, CA Position: Safety Coordinator-Bilingual Shift: 40+ hours, possible weekends Wage: $27.88 From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. What you will be doing: A Safety Coordinator is responsible for helping to lead, motivate and foster a safety-conscious culture in the workplace to reduce accidents and injuries. He/she promotes the continuous improvement of facility safety and health systems to result in the reduction of accidents and illness, the assurance of regulatory compliance, and to make safe behaviors part of day-to-day thinking. The Safety Coordinator is expected to coordinate and manage the day-to-day activities related to meeting all safety and health standards established by applicable regulation, as well as policies and procedures established internally. He/she will keep the facility up to date on all safety programs established by the corporate safety team. This position will be ideal for a floor-oriented people person who knows safety, OSHA, etc., and enjoys working with people to make a safety program come alive. The right candidate will have been a part of a strong safety program and will have the ability to work with operations employees and managers. They will have the patience and commitment to work “hands on” to help the entire team understand the company's commitment to safety and the need to follow the safety programs. We’d love to hear from you if: High School Diploma Bachelor's Degree in Health/Safety or related Science is preferred 2-4 years related safety work experience in manufacturing Working knowledge of Federal, State and local regulations and industry requirements Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office software Essential Abilities: Read, write and understand the English language Bilingual Spanish REQUIRED Attention to detail with strong organizational skills Bring assignments to a successful completion under specific deadlines Effective at managing multiple priorities Lead change Establish and maintain networking relationships Team building and influencing skills Analytical/problem-solving Possess a se nse of urgency and self-motivation Ability to work independently Occasional travel may be required Essential Functions: Responsible for regulatory assessments and efforts to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and local health and safety regulations Interface daily with hourly and salaried employees to promote safety programs and accident prevention At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options 401(k) retirement plan with company match Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance Tuition reimbursement We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.