SAFETY AND HEALTH SPECIALIST

JBS Foods; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s in Texas seeks a Safety and Health Specialist to guide the site safety program and lead safety initiatives. The role emphasizes protecting our team members as a core value, with hands-on presence across the processing plant and other locations.

Responsibilities include investigating incidents within 24 hours, performing safety audits, delivering trainings on critical topics, and maintaining accurate safety records and databases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of directly related experience in an industrial environment.
• Ability to accurately record and communicate safety incidences to management.
• Solid knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP experience is a plus.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Must be able to work varying shifts and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Investigate all near misses, first aid cases, recordables, lost day injuries, and vehicular accidents within 24 hours, and track closure on recommendations.
• Be visibly present in the processing plant and other site locations.
• Conduct periodic safety and health audits and close findings.
• Conduct authorized training on topics such as powered industrial trucks, lockout/tagout, fall protection, respiratory protection, and confined space entry.
• Enter information into accident, training, and corrective action databases accurately and timely.
• Provide training support and ensure monthly training is completed as scheduled.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Safety auditing

Microsoft Office

SAP

Bilingual

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Description

Safety and Health Specialist

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible for providing guidance, direction and leadership to the site’s safety process. At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Investigate all near misses, first aid cases, recordables, lost day injuries, and vehicular accidents within 24 hours, as well as track closure on all recommendations.
• Spend time being visible in the processing plant and other site locations.
• Conduct periodic safety and health audits and track findings to ensure closure.
• Conduct authorized training for the following topics: Powered Industrial Trucks, Lockout Tagout, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Confined Space Entry, and other topics as assigned.
• Enter information into accident, training completion and corrective action databases accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide training support to the organization and ensure that all required monthly training is completed as scheduled.

BASIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least three years of directly related experience in an industrial environment
• Ability to accurately record and communicate safety incidences to complex management
• Must have a solid knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; SAP experience a plus
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
• Must be able to work varying shifts and weekends as needed

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree in related field of study or experience in lieu of degree.

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