at Pepperidge Farm in Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. Our history was created by remarkable people, ideas, and innovations. It serves as inspiration and foundation for our future success.
We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Michael Angelo's, noosa, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao's Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder's of Hanover.
We foster a culture of belonging where people come first, and diversity is embraced. And we live our values, always, while setting the highest standards for performance.
Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and competitive team. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.
LOCATION: Downers Grove
DEPARTMENT: Environmental Health and Safety
JOB TITLE: Safety/Office Administrative Assistance
WORKDAY GRADE LEVEL: H003
BASE RATE PER HOUR: $22.45 (Pay Range: $22.45 - $25.25)
SHIFT: 1st
HOURS: 8:00 am - finish with the ability to flex time between shifts as needed. Overtime and weekend work as needed. Starting times and hours may vary depending on coverage due to report-offs and the production schedule especially during holidays. Good attendance and punctuality required.
JOB SUMMARY/JOB DUTIES:
The Safety/Office Administrative Assistant will report to the site's Environmental Health and Safety Manager. The role will provide environmental health and safety support by assisting with the development, communication, implementation, monitoring and auditing of safety and environmental programs, while also supporting the site's Finance and Accounting Department.
Principal Accountabilities:
50% Safety Administration:
Assist in compliance reviews, risk assessments and other safety assessments to address the top drivers of the site. Communicate and coordinate actions to resolve environmental, health and safety issues.
Analyze injury statistics to identify root causes and trends; leads facility efforts to prevent/reduce injuries based on these trends.
Maintain relevant EHS programs and documentation and prepare applicable reports, as necessary.
Support in detailed incident investigations and root cause analysis.
Assist with administering and maintaining compliance programs such as Portable Ladder, Fall Protection, HazCom, STF, PIE, LOTO, etc. Assist in facilitating required training for the site.
Review and update site's Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
Coordinates and leads the EHS-Safety New Hire Orientation Training Program
Oversee Plant Safety Committees (Safety Ambassadors Team, Machine Guarding, ERGO, LOTO, STF, etc.)
Drive health and wellness initiatives and awareness programs.
Supports the DG Safety Audit sections and owners with documentation.
Assists with internal and external audits.
Analytical support for BSO, GEMBA, Inspections, and Near Miss
Alchemy Administrator for required Safety Training for Employees
50% Office Administration:
Support Finance and Accounting Department including the timely creation of purchase orders, receipts, and processing invoices through SAP, Ariba, and US Bank Portals.
Partners with Accounts payable team for processing and vendor management.
Provides payroll assistance, processes payroll exceptions, contingent worker payroll processing and provides payroll data and analytics support to the site.
Provide clerical and administrative support to Plant FP&A Manager.
Tracking, reporting, and analyzing a wide variety of data, routinely or at the request of staff members of the assigned departments.
Administration of Facility's Document Retention program.
Supports company store operations and provides coverage for the company store clerk as needed.
Provides general office support as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Minimum education required: Minimum two-year Associates level degree from an accredited college or technical school in related field.
Education desired: Bachelor's Degree
Years of relevant experience: Minimum 1 year of work experience in related field. Preferred 3 years of work experience in related field.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). Must possess strong training/facilitation skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite is essential (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Knowledge of Downers Grove safety programs and compliance.
Results oriented. Must be self-motivated and a self-starter.
Must have strong planning, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
Must be able to build relationships quickly and create direction without having positional authority.
Strong attention to detail, inquisitive... For full info follow application link.
