Safety Tech-Clinic

Florida Crystals is a leading domestic sugar producer and North America’s first fully integrated cane sugar company, guiding our sugar from farm to table.  We are America’s first and only producer of certified organic sugar, grown and harvested in the United States. Our renewable energy facility is the largest of its kind in North America and provides clean energy that powers our sugar operations, which helps us reduce our use of fossil fuels.  Florida Crystals also sustainably farms rice, sweet corn and other vegetables in rotation with our sugarcane.  Our rice mill is the only rice mill in Florida.

OVERVIEW

In this position, the employee will serve as the Safety Tech–Clinic for the Osceola Mill, Osceola Farms and Harvesting, Sugar Farms, Sem-Chi Rice and Agricultural Shops (Osceola AG Shop, Atlantic Shop and Southern Shop) and other assigned locations. The role is responsible for supporting occupational health and safety initiatives, employee wellness, and compliance programs across the company. This position assists in implementing, monitoring, and improving health and safety practices to protect employees and maintain compliance with federal, state, and company regulations. The Safety Tech–Clinic works under the direction of the Sr. Safety Manager and collaborates with internal stakeholders to deliver safe workplace practices, health monitoring, and quality clinical support.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide first aid and Emergency Response:
  • Provide prompt first aid treatment for minor injuries and medical incidents in the site clinic, ensuring appropriate care, documentation, and referrals. 
  • Assist in coordinating emergency medical services (EMS), fire rescue or PBSO when necessary.
  • Maintain and inspect first aid kits, AEDs, and other medical supplies.
  • Help develop emergency preparedness and response plans, coordinate annual drills and follow-up evaluations.
• Safety Inspections and Compliance:
  • Conduct workplace inspections to identify and evaluate physical, chemical, and ergonomic hazards; recommend and verify corrective actions. 
  • Support compliance with OSHA, EPA, and internal safety regulations and documentation.
  • Participate in and assist with accident and incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and report preparation.
  • Promote a strong safety culture by partnering with employees, supervisors, management, and contractors to identify and address workplace hazards.
  • Keep tracking on Personal Protective Equipment is used in compliance with federal and state regulations, and complying with company policies.
  • Support in the calibration, operation, and maintenance of atmospheric gas detectors for confined spaces (gas detectors).  
• Health and Safety Programs:
  • Assist in the implementation of the Hearing Conservation Program, including scheduling and tracking audiometric testing. Adequate usage of hearing protection in the designated working areas.
  • Monitor, collect, analyze, and maintain environmental and health data such as air quality (dust), noise levels, and other environmental hazards.
  • Support the Respiratory Protection Program, including medical evaluation, annual fit testing, training, and respiratory protection equipment inspections.
  • Support injury prevention and wellness programs, including ergonomic assessments and health screenings, and provide support to health campaign programs (vaccination, wellness, blood donation drive).
• Safety Training Programs:
  • Participate in annual safety training campaigns for different sites (industrial, harvesting and farming). Maintain safety training records.
  • Participate in toolbox meetings, safety stand-downs and site-specific training (mobile equipment operation, confined space training, Lock-Out/Tag-Out, etc.).  
  • Assist with onboarding safety orientation for new employees.
  • Assist with contractors’ safety orientation.

WORK EXPERIENCES

• 2+ years of experience in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, or clinic-based safety roles within a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred. 
• Demonstrated experience conducting safety inspections, incident investigations, and compliance reviews. 
• Experience with safety program administration, recordkeeping, and employee training preferred. 
• Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, and related regulatory standards. 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Nursing, or a related field required.  Bachelor’s degree preferred. 
• OSHA or equivalent safety certifications preferred. 
• EMT, LPN, or RN credentials desirable but not required. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position does not directly supervise employees but may provide safety support as needed. 

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

In this section of the job description, list each essential knowledge, skills, abilities and personal attributes that that someone must have in order to perform the position successfully. 

• Core Competencies:

• Must be able to function independently, demonstrate flexibility and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Exercise good judgment and solid thought process.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and other management staff.
• Ability to use technology such as computers, mobile devices and software.
• Ability to read, analyze and complete reports.
• Good communication skills – requires the ability to effectively communicate verbally and written. Must be able to coordinate multiple duties of an urgent nature.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively and to get information.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Teaching others how to do something.
• The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Bilingual a Plus (Spanish, French Creole).
• Basic understanding of federal and state regulations applicable to occupational health and safety.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and computerized systems.
• Ability to manage workload effectively including plan, coordinate, organize, prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to use good judgment to make decisions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce.
• Must be detail oriented, have ability to multitask and possess great interpersonal skills.
• Travel to other company locations as required.
• Medical Surveillance Program Execution – Assist in the development of programs, criteria, guidelines and training in order to establish a standardized approach to Medical Surveillances as required by the different regulatory agencies.
• Provide coaching and support when required for Management and Safety Department personnel. Develop and maintain a recordkeeping system as well as plans and programs for the execution of medical surveillances.   Maintain regulatory or policy updates as necessary.
• Medical File Lead – Develop and maintain a medical records file that meets all regulatory requirements and maintain the same as required.
• First Aid and CPR Trainer – Develop and provide training in First Aid and CPR to FCC personnel. Coordination of training sessions and recordkeeping in a standardized manner will be part of the assigned duties. May be required to move to other FCC sites to provide training. Maintain regulatory or policy updates as necessary.
• Safety and Health Training Support – Support the Safety Department training program by providing training in some Safety and Health topics such as Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Blood Borne Pathogens and New Hire Employee Orientation, among others.
• Programming related activities such as training campaigns, annual policy review(s) and discussions, among others.
• Any other assignments, objectives or goals assigned by immediate supervisor.

• Individual Contributor:

• Adjusting quickly to changes in safety protocols, work environments, or emergency situations.
• Responding resourcefully to new demands, such as unexpected hazards or regulatory updates.
• Willingness to compromise and adapt personal work style to collaborate with different teams (e.g., operations, HR, management).
• Effectively working in unclear or rapidly changing scenarios, such as during accident investigations or when new equipment is introduced.
• Routinely seeking feedback on safety practices and using it to enhance performance.
• Applying problem-solving tools to reduce waste and inefficiencies in safety processes.
• Standardizing and simplifying activities to benefit employees and the organization, such as improving PPE training or streamlining incident reporting.
• Examining past practices and results to learn from experience and drive ongoing improvement in workplace safety.
• Proactively learning new information about occupational health, safety regulations, and clinical support.
• Keeping up to date with the latest safety standards (OSHA, EPA) and best practices.
• Demonstrating a desire to perform above and beyond the requirements of the position, such as volunteering for additional training or taking on new safety initiatives.
• Learning from both successes and failures to improve future performance.

LOCATION OF ROLE

Primary work location: Osceola Mill, Florida Crystals Corporation. Travel may be required to other Florida Crystals sites for inspections, training, or support.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.