Safety Specialist
About the Company
Fresca Foods Inc. is a multi-platform co-manufacturer specializing in shelf-stable snacks and baked goods, with a strong focus on natural and organic foods. The company partners with CPGs and emerging brands to bring high-quality, commercially viable, retail-ready products to market quickly and at scale. Through the Fresca Food Lab, Fresca supports innovation and transforms new food concepts into future lifestyle products. Team members experience the fast-paced, creative energy of a startup combined with the stability, growth opportunities, and scale of a larger organization. Fresca is driven by a commitment to making food with integrity—food that brings joy, supports well-being, and is better for the planet.
About the Role
The Safety Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Louisville, CO. This role oversees workplace health and safety programs, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and internal standards across manufacturing and facility operations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct safety audits and inspections, identifying hazards and recommending corrective actions.
- Monitor implementation of safety measures and corrective actions.
- Lead and support safety training for diverse teams and shifts.
- Maintain safety documentation and records.
- Coordinate incident and accident investigations to determine root causes and preventive measures.
- Collaborate with operations, quality, and leadership teams to promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in Health & Safety and Occupational Health practices in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience managing Environment Health and Safety (EHS) programs, including regulatory compliance and risk assessment.
- Proficiency in Safety Training development and delivery for diverse teams and shifts.
- Hands-on experience with Accident Investigation, incident reporting, and root cause analysis.
- Knowledge of relevant OSHA and local safety regulations and standards.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence safety behaviors at all levels.
- Ability to work on-site in Louisville, CO and to be present on the production floor as needed.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Professional safety certifications (e.g., OSHA, CSP, or similar) are a plus.