Afternoon Shift Safety Specialist — Culture & Compliance

Pilgrim's; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage (

Sick leave, vacation, holidays

401(k) company match

Base pay: $25-$29 per hour

Career Development

Better Futures

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Safety Specialist for the Afternoon Shift in Cold Spring, MN. You’ll lead and support safety initiatives within our poultry facility, partnering with plant leadership to promote a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace.

You will develop safety programs, conduct audits, deliver training, and ensure adherence to safety regulations while helping drive continuous improvement across plant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Safety or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Two+ years of related safety experience; manufacturing/food production a plus.
• Proficient in Word/Excel/PowerPoint; strong communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate safety hazards and recommend preventive measures.
• Develop and promote safety systems, policies, and training programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections and report findings.
• Support safety culture and continuous improvement across plant operations.
• Maintain safety records and data to support compliance.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and coaching of safety staff.
• Investigate incidents and lead corrective actions.
• Provide updates on regulatory changes and impact on operations.
• Take on additional responsibilities to support Plant Safety and Operations.

Skills

OSHA regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Safety Specialist for the Afternoon Shift in Cold Spring, MN. You’ll lead and support safety initiatives within our poultry facility, partnering with plant leadership to promote a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace.

You will develop safety programs, conduct audits, deliver training, and ensure adherence to safety regulations while helping drive continuous improvement across plant operations.