Safety Technician

Description

Are you looking to catapult your career by driving high-impact transformation with household brands? Do you crave an entrepreneurial, fast paced and engaging growth assignment working with incredible people from across the globe?

At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, we are excited to start a new chapter of accelerated growth as part of Froneri – a global pure-play ice cream leader. With nearly 100 years of winning experience in the U.S, a robust portfolio of powerhouse brands that consumers know and love such as Häagen-Dazs, Drumstick, Dreyer’s/Edy’s, Skinny Cow, OREO®, Outshine and Frollies, and the backing and coaching of European-based ice cream experts, we know we have the winning recipe.

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, the Bay Area’s hub for up-and-coming food trends, our DGIC team across our offices and factories is raising the bar on all things ice cream. Our growth has been tremendous in the past few years – moving from being #2 manufacturer in market to being #1 in 2024.  The brands have strong investments in marketing support, quality improvements and exciting line extensions and innovation. DGIC has also been recognized by retail partners as the top manufacturer partner, winning the #1 position in the prestigious Advantage Award in 2024.

At DGIC, we don’t just hire for roles, we grow future business leaders. Here, everyone is encouraged to think like a general manager. That means owning your piece of the business, making bold decisions, and seeing the big picture. What makes us unique? You won’t just stay in your lane, you’ll get hands-on exposure to everything from Sales, Marketing and operations to Finance and Supply Chain. It’s like getting an MBA on the job (but with way more ice cream). If you’re curious, driven, and ready to learn a lot about a lot, this is the place to stretch your skills and fast-track your career.

Unleash your potential at Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream and discover what a sweet career we have in store for you!

What to expect from Dreyer’s

At the heart of our culture are four core values that guide our actions and define how we work together. We Take Ownership by staying committed from start to finish, making thoughtful decisions, and focusing our efforts on initiatives that drive growth, efficiency, and sustainability. We Do What Is Right by prioritizing transparency, setting clear roles and responsibilities, and speaking up when something doesn’t align with our values. We Seek to Improve through continuous innovation, embracing feedback, and learning from both our successes and setbacks. And We Are Better Together by making decisions that benefit the whole organization, fostering inclusion through diverse perspectives, and treating everyone with fairness and respect. These values are not just ideals—they are the behaviors we live by every day.

Main purpose of the job:

The Safety Technician will be responsible for enforcing and facilitating the organization’s safety and security programs. This role will report directly to the Safety Manager/ Supervisor.

Role and activity:

• Collaborates with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety and security policies and procedures.


• Coordinates the safety and security programs to promote and ensure a safe working environment.


• Evaluates the effectiveness of safety and security programs.


• Facilitates safety training and is active participant in revisions, improvements, and updates.


• Submits recommendations for improvements and additions to the safety management program including emergency preparedness, incident prevention, general safety, and risk management.


• Stops operations and activities that could harm staff or equipment.


• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.


• Shares environmental safety information with appropriate teams and tracks actions.


• Complete site safety audits as assigned. This includes but is not limited to daily safety audits and participating in a rotating audit schedule covering machine guarding, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and other critical safety programs.


• Assists with proper completion of ROI’s and other required documents following any incident or near miss.


• Maintains housekeeping and inventory of the First Aid room.


• Assists and act as back up for the site security team.

• Supports agency and regulatory recordkeeping requirements, including but not limited to management of OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 logs.


• Partners with leadership teams to develop corrective measures and drive accountability for safety performance.


• Maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and chemical inventories.


• Supports all safety program compliance and employee training.

• Conducts equipment safety assessments


• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.


• Attend the morning and afternoon SHO meetings


• Organizes and coordinates employee hearing tests to support occupational health requirements.  Maintain proper documentation.


• Updates and maintains DRM boards with safety metrics, incident data, and action item status.


• Conducts Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) to identify workplace hazards and recommend effective risk mitigation strategies.


• Participates in pre-shift huddles to review daily safety topics


• Participates in new hire safety orientation and onboarding programs.


• Provides hands-on Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) training and employee competency verification.


• Coordinates and delivers required safety training, including onboarding for new hires, annual refresher training, and employee competency verification.


• Supports and participate in the site’s First Responder Program, including required training and response activities.


• Leads or assist with incident and near-miss investigations, identify root causes, document findings, and track corrective actions through completion.


• Maintain safety training records, audit documentation, incident reports, and corrective-action logs.


• Assists with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of site safety procedures and Operational Performance Instructions (OPIs).


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities Summary:

• Perform daily safety audits and inspections.


• Lead safety tours and facility assessments.


• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).


• Perform equipment safety evaluations.


• Deliver hands-on LOTO training.


• Participate in new hire orientation.


• Develop safety procedures and documentation.


• Create safety presentations and training materials.


• Develop electrical safety training content.


• Assist with workers' compensation and ROI reporting.


• Support incident investigations and root cause analysis.


• Track incidents and corrective actions.


• Maintain First Responder certifications.


• Follow up with HR and operations on corrective action completion.


• Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values


• Ensure compliance with all safety programs.


• Other duties as assigned

Measurable outcomes:

• Accuracy & Quality of Documentation


• Workers’ Compensation Case Support


• Safety Training & LOTO Documentation


• Accommodations Support


• Safety Reporting & Analytics

Levels of responsibility:

• Supports the implementation and maintenance of plant safety programs.


• Conducts safety audits, inspections, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and equipment safety assessments.


• Delivers safety training, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and new hire orientation.


• Assists with incident investigations, root cause analysis, workers' compensation, and injury reporting.


• Maintains safety records, training documentation, and safety performance metrics.


• Follows up on corrective actions with HR, supervisors, and department leaders.


• Serves as a safety resource to employees and management.


• Has authority to identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and escalate serious safety concerns.

Required Skills

• Excellent task management skills.


• Extensive knowledge of security protocols and emergency preparedness.


• Extensive knowledge of company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to conduct training.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education et experience:

• At least two years of safety and/or security experience preferred.


• Advanced training or certification in safety and security preferred.

Physical requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.


• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.


• Ability to travel throughout facility as required to conduct safety inspections.

BEHAVIORS AND CORE VALUES: Must consistently showcase the desired behaviors that represent our Core Values.

We Take Ownership

• Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish


• Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail


• Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste

We Do What Is Right

• Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversations


• Set clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgment


• Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies

We Seek to Improve

• Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations


• Value feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improve


• Learn from both successes and failures

We Are Better Together

• Ensure decisions are based on what’s best for the whole business

• Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives


• Treat everyone with fairness and respect

Work Environment: 

In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others; in a wet and/or humid environment; in areas of high noise level; and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. The work is fast paced.

• Cold Temperatures: Parts of the facility, such as storage and production areas, may be kept at low temperatures.




• Requires use of cold-protective PPE.


• May involve standing, lifting, and walking in refrigerated zones for extended periods.




• Fast-Paced: Workers often operate under strict timelines to meet production quotas.




• High-speed manufacturing floor with frequent movement, line assignment changes, and tight production timelines.




• Standing for Long Hours: Many roles require prolonged standing and repetitive tasks.




• Repetitive hand and arm movements required.


• Must be able to stand for hours with frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.




• Food Safety Regulations: Employees must follow hygiene and safety guidelines, including wearing protective gear (gloves, hairnets, etc.).


• Team-Oriented: Workers collaborate to ensure smooth production and packaging.

The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens. 

The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The pay range for prospective employees in this role is between $26 and $30 per hour, with opportunities for overtime, shift differential, cold premium pay and annual bonuses (variable depending on company performance).

We offer a comprehensive group benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, 401K plan with employer match and annual contribution available.

Visa sponsorship not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan and H-1B lottery registration) for this position.

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.