About the role
Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and food service customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken, and fish products. Our family of brands includes Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva, and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, Lavazza, and San Benedetto products in Canada.
Position Summary: Reporting to the Health & Safety Specialist, the Health and Safety Student will work within a team that is accountable for the implementation and monitoring of processes and practices to achieve a safe and healthy work environment.
Key Accountabilities
- Partner with the Plant Health & Safety Specialist and Operations Management to conduct several ergonomic assessments for several roles within the facility.
- Conduct Job Hazard Analyses for prescribed positions and suggest opportunities to eliminate ergonomic risks
- Monitor and assist in the delivery or coordination of health & safety training requirements for the facility.
- Develop and/or update safe work instructions, OPLs, job aids, etc.
- Update health and safety training matrix for all employees
- Conduct ergonomic audits to ensure safe plant operations, facilitating corrective actions with Health & Safety Specialist as necessary
- Collect and analyze statistical data pertaining to the plant’s Ergonomic program.
- Prepare reports to support various health and safety initiatives.
- Participate in Company health & safety initiatives (such as strategic meetings, conference calls, audits, special projects, etc.) to ensure site representation, inclusion, and consistency.
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a Diploma/ Degree program in Occupational Health & Safety or Kinesiology or Ergonomics
- Working/Classroom experience with Ergonomic tools including, but not limited to, SNOOK tables, NIOSH Lifting Equations, REBA, RULA etc.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate across many functions
- Access to a vehicle is necessary as travel between plants in the Greater Toronto Area is likely.
Hourly wage is $22.11 per hour for this role, with the ability to work 40 hours per week. Weekends and overtime may be required based on the needs of the business and production. This job posting is for a position which is currently vacant.
Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.
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About Sofina Foods
Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for both retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products. Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, Lavazza and San Benedetto products in Canada.
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About the role
Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and food service customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken, and fish products. Our family of brands includes Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva, and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, Lavazza, and San Benedetto products in Canada.
Position Summary: Reporting to the Health & Safety Specialist, the Health and Safety Student will work within a team that is accountable for the implementation and monitoring of processes and practices to achieve a safe and healthy work environment.
Key Accountabilities
- Partner with the Plant Health & Safety Specialist and Operations Management to conduct several ergonomic assessments for several roles within the facility.
- Conduct Job Hazard Analyses for prescribed positions and suggest opportunities to eliminate ergonomic risks
- Monitor and assist in the delivery or coordination of health & safety training requirements for the facility.
- Develop and/or update safe work instructions, OPLs, job aids, etc.
- Update health and safety training matrix for all employees
- Conduct ergonomic audits to ensure safe plant operations, facilitating corrective actions with Health & Safety Specialist as necessary
- Collect and analyze statistical data pertaining to the plant’s Ergonomic program.
- Prepare reports to support various health and safety initiatives.
- Participate in Company health & safety initiatives (such as strategic meetings, conference calls, audits, special projects, etc.) to ensure site representation, inclusion, and consistency.
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a Diploma/ Degree program in Occupational Health & Safety or Kinesiology or Ergonomics
- Working/Classroom experience with Ergonomic tools including, but not limited to, SNOOK tables, NIOSH Lifting Equations, REBA, RULA etc.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate across many functions
- Access to a vehicle is necessary as travel between plants in the Greater Toronto Area is likely.
Hourly wage is $22.11 per hour for this role, with the ability to work 40 hours per week. Weekends and overtime may be required based on the needs of the business and production. This job posting is for a position which is currently vacant.
Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.
Not the right fit? Search for Health and Safety Summer Student jobs in Brampton, ON
About Sofina Foods
Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for both retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products. Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, Lavazza and San Benedetto products in Canada.