EHS (SAFETY) TECHNICIAN

Peco Foods, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Peco Foods, Inc. is seeking a Safety Technician for our Bay Springs, MS facility. The role supports the EHS program by promoting a safe work environment, ensuring regulatory compliance, and assisting with injury prevention and incident management.

Key duties include administering first aid, conducting drug screenings, coordinating safety training (LOTO, PIT, Hot Work), and maintaining OSHA records. The position requires 3+ years in EHS within poultry operations and a current driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of three years EHS experience in a poultry facility.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general safety practices.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Administer basic first aid and coordinate transportation for injured staff.
• Conduct safety training including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), Hot Work, and other required programs.
• Investigate workplace incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain OSHA injury and illness records (300/300A logs) and assist with annual reporting requirements.
• Calibrate, maintain, and utilize safety monitoring equipment (PAA, multi-gas meters).
• Support facility compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Promote a culture of zero injuries and oversee Safety Committee activities.

Skills

Safety training

OSHA knowledge

First Aid/CPR/AED

Driver's license

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PAA meters

Multi-gas meters

Job description

Requisition Number: EHSSA003023

• Posted : September 8, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Bay Springs, MS 39422, USA

Description

Position Summary

The Safety Technician supports the facility's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program by promoting a safe work environment, ensuring regulatory compliance, administering occupational health services, and assisting with injury prevention and incident management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer basic first aid and coordinate transportation for injured or ill team members when necessary.
• Conduct pre-employment, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screenings in accordance with company policy.
• Facilitate new hire safety orientation and maintain required training documentation.
• Conduct safety training, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), Hot Work, and other required programs.
• Assist with identifying, evaluating, and correcting unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Promote employee engagement and reinforce a culture of zero injuries.
• Participate in safety inspections, GEMBA walks, and oversee Safety Committee activities.
• Investigate workplace incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain OSHA injury and illness records (300/300A logs) and assist with annual reporting requirements.
• Maintain EHS records, personal injury files, and safety documentation.
• Assist with Return-to-Work (RTW) programs and transitional duty assignments.
• Communicate with third-party administrators regarding workers' compensation claims and provide updates to the EHS Manager.
• Calibrate, maintain, and utilize safety monitoring equipment, including PAA and multi-gas meters.
• Support facility compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk approximately 50% of the workday; Sit and work at a computer approximately 50% of the workday.
• Frequently bend, kneel, reach, and stoop; occasionally climb stairs or ladders.
• Occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry up to 40 pounds.
• Respond effectively during emergency situations.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Cold, wet poultry processing areas.
• Hot, humid, and dusty production and maintenance environments.
• Exposure to moving machinery, powered industrial equipment, chemicals, and noise levels exceeding 85 dBA.
• Indoor and outdoor work as business needs require.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of Environmental, Health, and Safety experience in a poultry processing facility.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general safety practices.
• Experience conducting employee safety training.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

This job description is not a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Management may change or add duties and responsibilities at any time without notice.

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