SAFETY AND HEALTH SPECIALIST

About the role

This position will be responsible for providing guidance, direction, and leadership to the site’s safety process. At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first—always.

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 Tagout, 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.
• Ability to accurately record and communicate safety incidences to complex management.
• 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 a related field of study or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.