Safety Coordinator

From humble beginnings as a butcher shop, Primo is now a household name on a journey to being a purposeful food brand. We hold market leading positions, across a house of brands, in multiple categories from Smallgoods to Cheese Snacking.  

We are truly local for local, dedicated to serving our Customers and Consumers without politics: strategy, production and execution starts and ends here, and we are not burdened by the overbearing processes and approvals that often constrain companies of our size.

And last but not least, we are building a culture to match the ambition and we are proud to be part of the JBS Group.

About the Role:

Primo Foods has a great opportunity for a WHS Coordinator to join the team and work across our two sites in McRoyle Street and Production Street in Wacol. This is a crucial role for our Safety team as it contributes to the development of a culture that promotes the wellbeing of all staff through appropriate WHS and Training & Development. In this role, you’ll provide direct support to operations, maintenance, contractors and quality teams as well as be a key user of the safety management system.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct investigations for Injuries, Near Misses or Hazards
• Follow through on actions from investigations
• Engage employees and appropriate mangers when conducting investigations
• Ensure WHS Committee meetings are held and attend by nominated personal including management
• Ensure compliance with the JBS Health and Safety Management System
• Review any updates to Standards, Codes of Practice, WHS Act and WHS Regulations to ensure our sites are compliant
• Participate in internal, external and Stakeholder Audits ensuring site maintains compliance and implement any changes
• Effectively build trust and collaborate with management, HR, teams and partners to transfer knowledge and skills
• Promote safety culture and awareness
• Complete Risk Assessments for all plant and machinery on site
• Complete Standard Operating Procedures for all process, plant and machinery on site
• Ensure Risk Assessments & Standard Operating Procedures are regularly reviewed for accuracy
• Be a key user for all WHS systems, policies and processes
• Maintenance of training, daily safety checks and Tool Box records and meeting minutes
• Generate and maintain reports
• Ensure all contractors under take Site Safety Induction prior to the commencement of works
• Ensure all new employees complete the Site Safety Induction

About you:

• Formal qualifications in WH&S are essential
• Knowledge of manufacturing hazards ideally within a food manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills with an emphasis on excellent listening and interaction skills
• Good conflict resolution skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work well under deadlines and pressure
• Able to work on own initiative and as a team player
• Good organisational skills with cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Passionate about safety and people

Why work for Primo?

• Reward & Recognition program
• Access to novated leasing options
• Health insurance and retail discounts
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

What next?

If you’re passionate and want to be a part of the largest meat, pork and salmon manufacturer and producer in Australia, this opportunity may be for you. Apply now!