SUMMARY: This role is designed to support the Safety and Sanitation program for Curio Wellness at the Missouri Expansion site in Maryland Heights, MO. The role is primarily day shift with the flexibility to work overtime as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for adhering to and suggesting improvements to the Plant Safety Management Systems.
Auditing of SOPs and other policies for safety compliance.
Adhering to the DHHS, Department of Agriculture and other regulatory requirements.
Partner with Leadership in monitoring and implementation of Plant Safety programs.
Partner with Plant Security for Emergency management systems.
Track Plant chemical management systems.
Conducts risk assessments to identify safety risks to reduce injuries and costs to the organization.
Respond to and drive root cause for incident reporting.
Execute Plant safety training.
Assist the Regional HSE Manager with execution of Plant safety tasks.

Allergen Management

Maintain Archive binders and SOPs

o To include allergen storage, and separation of utensils/equipment

Food Safety

Sanitation for Manufacturing and Cultivation

Overseeing the Hygiena/Swabbing program

Ensuring all equipment has SSOP’s and logbooks

Working with teams on proper storage/cleaning methods for utensils and product touching equipment

Creating “what’s right” for each area

Performing Training on Proper sanitation, allergen management, food safety etc.

Performing sanitation audits

Can be versatile to other facilities

Assist with MFG inspections as needed

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsible for helping others and providing on-the-job training or guidance.

Education and Experience:

Associates degree (AA, AS) and/or two (2) years of equivalent job-related experience.

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Preferred Lean and GMP experience.

COMPETENCIES:

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Change Management – demonstrates support for innovation and for organizational changes needed to improve the organization’s effectiveness; initiates, sponsors and implements organizational change.

Communication: Oral - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.

Communication: Written - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Design - Generates creative solutions; Demonstrates attention to detail.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Initiative – Identifies what needs to be done and does it before being asked or before situation requires it; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Interpersonal Skills - Notices, interprets, and anticipates others’ concerns and feelings, and communicates this awareness empathetically to others. Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Technical Expertise – Demonstrates depth of knowledge and skill in a technical area; Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve a range of problems. Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires employee to often:

Talk or Hear

Stand

Use hands and to fingers to feel

Finger Dexterity

Reach with hands and arms

Climb and balance

And occasionally sit and be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Vision Requirements:

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Curio Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, pregnancy status, familial status, neurodiversity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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