Food Safety Manager | OSHA Expert | Excellent Benefits

Palmer Food Service; Ridgeland (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Benefit Time (PTO, Holiday and S

401k Retirement Plan with Employer6h

Eligibility for Annual Profit-Sharing

15% Employee Discount on Retail Groc

Associate Discounts on Warehouse Food

Job summary

Palmer Food Services in Rochester, NY is seeking a Safety Manager to lead our safety program across food service, meat production and retail environments. This full-time role focuses on protecting employees, customers, and assets while maintaining regulatory compliance and a culture of continuous improvement.

You will develop and implement safety policies, conduct audits and training, investigate incidents, and work with Facilities and Human Resources on security and SDS management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in safety within warehouse and/or production setting with proven increase of responsibility.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety standards preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct audits, inspections, and training.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, OSHA 30-hour) preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety policy design and programs for food service, meat production, and retail environments.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments for all facilities and operations.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA and other relevant regulatory agencies.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and partner with department leaders to implement corrective actions.
• Organize required training in all departments to increase safety awareness and adherence.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training programs for all staff, including equipment safety, and emergency response.
• Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, training, inspections, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Auditing

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Equivalent experience accepted

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Safety management systems

SDS management

Job description

Palmer Food Services in Rochester, NY is seeking a Safety Manager to lead our safety program across food service, meat production and retail environments. This full-time role focuses on protecting employees, customers, and assets while maintaining regulatory compliance and a culture of continuous improvement.

You will develop and implement safety policies, conduct audits and training, investigate incidents, and work with Facilities and Human Resources on security and SDS management.