Plant Safety & Health Coordinator

Pilgrim's; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's in Kentucky is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support safety and health initiatives at our facility. You will handle customer service duties for safety personnel and collaborate with the Plant Safety Committee and Occupational Health department to prepare regular status reports for senior management.

The role includes tracking Supervisor Expectation Programs, PPE verifications, safety observations, training status, and investigation reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School or GED
• College Degree preferred but not required
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills- Including phone etiquette
• Self-Starter, energetic, good attitude
• Must be able to demonstrate effective people skills
• Team Player
• Computer skills and knowledge including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Qlikview, Alchemy
• Trustworthy – Will be handling confidential material
• Good attendance record
• Bilingual preferred but not required
• Must attach a Resume to be considered

Responsibilities

• Customer service: answer phone calls, emails, and take messages for department personnel.
• Works with Plant Safety Committee and Occupational Health department
• Assist in submitting regular reports on the status of safety and health to senior management.
• Enter and track all Supervisor Expectation Programs including but not limited to line meetings, daily PPE verifications, safety observations, training status, hearing tracking, and investigation reports.
• Log and trend all safety observations forms
• Assist with implementation of new safety and health management systems.
• Maintain and track the accident record system, investigate accidents (including but not limited to Near Miss, First Aid, Recordable Property Reports) and check on corrective measures that are recommended to prevent reoccurrence.
• Conduct monthly supervisor safety training classes as well as supervise departmental monthly and annual safety and health training.
• Conduct weekly plant safety inspection. Make daily plant inspections to uncover unsafe work practices and conditions before they cause accidents.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and company policies on industrial safety and health.
• Assist the complex safety manager and management team in setting standards for personal protective equipment and machine guarding. Work with the Occupational Health Department to help develop our ergonomics program.
• Assist in approving designs for new and modified equipment and inspect such equipment before putting into operation.
• Other duties as assigned or required

Skills

Communication skills

People skills

Team player

MS Office

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Qlikview

Alchemy

Job description

Pilgrim's in Kentucky is seeking a Safety Coordinator to support safety and health initiatives at our facility. You will handle customer service duties for safety personnel and collaborate with the Plant Safety Committee and Occupational Health department to prepare regular status reports for senior management.

The role includes tracking Supervisor Expectation Programs, PPE verifications, safety observations, training status, and investigation reports.