Safety and Health Specialist

Responsibilities

• Investigate all near misses, first aid cases, recordables, lost day injuries, and vehicular accidents within 24 hours, as well as track closure on all recommendations.
• Spend time being visible in the processing plant and other site locations.
• Conduct periodic safety and health audits and track findings to ensure closure.
• Conduct authorized training for the following topics: Powered Industrial Trucks, Lockout/Tag out, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Confined Space Entry, and other topics as assigned.
• Enter information into accident, training completion, and corrective action databases accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide training support to the organization and ensure that all required monthly training is completed as scheduled.

Requirements

• At least three years of directly related experience in an industrial environment.
• Able to accurately record and communicate safety incidences to complex management.
• Must have a solid knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; SAP experience a plus.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Must be able to work varying shifts and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field of study or experience in lieu of degree.

Skills

• Knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• SAP experience (plus).
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish).

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays, or any other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Career Development: Continuous learning opportunities and focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

Pay

• Not specified.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday with occasional weekends.

About the Role

This position will be responsible for providing guidance, direction, and leadership to the site’s safety process.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays, or any other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Career Development: Continuous learning opportunities and focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

Company Information

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K., the Republic of Ireland, and continental Europe. Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders, and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members. Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity.

EEO Statement

The company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. The company is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.