Safety Coordinator

About the role

At Pilgrim’s, safety is a condition—our team members’ well-being comes first. We’ve implemented measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including social distancing, physical barriers, daily temperature screens, required face coverings, and enhanced cleaning and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in handling the accident and illness program.
• Conduct hazard and risk analyses.
• Ensure completion of all occupational safety and health tasks as scheduled.
• Submit regular reports on safety and health status to senior management.
• Help management understand roles and activities in the safety and health management system.
• Assist with the Workers' Compensation Program (Partners Protection Program).
• Act as an advisor to senior management, supervisors, and the Occupational Health Department.
• Work with the Plant Safety Committee.
• Assist in implementing new safety and health management systems.
• Maintain and track the accident record system, investigate accidents, and ensure corrective measures are taken.
• Conduct monthly supervisor safety training classes (train the trainer) and supervise departmental monthly safety and health training.
• Initiate activities to maintain employee interest in safety and health.
• Conduct weekly plant safety inspections.
• Perform daily plant inspections to identify unsafe work practices and conditions.
• Assist in managing exposure control, hazard communication, respiratory protection, and hearing conservation programs.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and company policies on industrial safety and health.
• Assist the complex safety manager in setting standards for personal protective equipment and machine guarding.
• Work with the Occupational Health Department to develop an ergonomics program.
• Approve designs for new and modified equipment and inspect such equipment before operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Certified Safety Professional preferred.
• Minimum of five years of related experience in poultry or meat processing plants.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office); SAP experience preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to work in adverse conditions.
• Ability to work flexible days/hours as needed.

Qualifications

College degree required. Directly related experience may be substituted for degree requirements.