OA Safety_Trainer

Butterball; Ozark (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball is seeking a Safety Training Coordinator to lead new hire orientation, monthly safety meetings, and specialized training sessions. You will maintain safety documentation for audits and support risk assessments in a high-volume poultry manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include training, observing operations for hazards, and coordinating with HR and nurses on ergonomic evaluations and hazard assessments. OSHA 10/30/511 qualifications may be pursued during this role.

Qualifications

• Requires strong safety awareness and ability to train others.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Able to obtain OSHA 10, 30, and 511 training.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-job training for associates.
• Follow guidance from Safety Manager and supervision.
• Observe equipment operation and report safety concerns.
• Ensure proper safety training for new hires prior to assignment.

Skills

Safety training

Communication

Microsoft Office

Attend safety meetings

Education

No minimum education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• No minimum education

Responsible for training during new hire orientation, monthly safety meetings, and other specialized training sessions to include, but not limited to LOTO, Powered Industrial Truck and Fall Protection, as well as maintaining safety compliance documentation for audits.

At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily.

Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on the job training for associates
• Follow guidance from the Safety Manager/Safety Supervisor and work closely with the production supervisors.
• Observe equipment operation and notify appropriate personnel of any safety concern.
• Ensure proper safety training for new hires prior to assignment to a job.
• Work with supervisors to ensure that all ergonomic program requirements are completed. (Ramp in, rotation, early intervention, comfort surveys, etc.)
• Monitor new hire progress through the training period and ensure paperwork is completed and filed.
• Assist with new hire ergonomic evaluations working closely with HR, Supervisors, and nurses to ensure issues are addressed properly and timely.
• Assist with hazard assessments. (Ergonomic Worksite Analysis, Job Safety Analysis, PPE Hazard Assessments, etc.)
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Lead safety meetings.
• Conduct plant tours as needed and visitor orientation.
• Update the Safety Board.
• Maintain the training matrix.
• Maintain VPP books, build presentations, and facilitate VPP meetings.
• Participate in Wellness meetings.
• Assist with safety audits, conduct behavioral audits, and lead daily exercises.
• Conduct chemical monitoring as needed.
• Support OHS as needed.
• You will obtain your OSHA 10, 30, and 511.
• You will complete a minimum of 8 Hour Operation Level Hazmat training.

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

• No minimum education
• Minimum of two years’ experience in poultry manufacturing.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Understand all Safety, USDA, and GMP policies and guidelines
• Strong communication skills
• Have working knowledge of all positions on the line
• Understand Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Able to obtain OSHA 10, 30, and 511.
• Complete a minimum of 8 Hour Operation Level Hazmat training.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Bilingual rea

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

• Work is performed in a food processing plant with a high noise level, storage coolers/facilities.
• Position requires working around processing plant equipment.
• You must be physically capable of working extended hours if needed and in a wet environment, standing for long periods of time, and operating processing equipment.
• This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the manufacturing environment.
• The noise level of the office environment is usually moderate; the noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection.

Disclaimer

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.