Safety Assistant: Compliance, Training & Data Tracking

Michael Food; Mars Hill (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Mars Hill, Maine, is seeking a Safety Assistant to support the facility’s safety programs, recordkeeping, training initiatives, and compliance efforts while reinforcing safety as a core value.

You will assist with safety audits, data tracking in Intelex, incident investigations, and employee training, and travel to other MFI sites as needed, including occasional backup for the Safety Manager to ensure continuous safety operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree or two-year technical training preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in health and safety within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience facilitating basic safety meetings and engaging employees in compliance efforts.

Responsibilities

• Manage, process, and maintain safety records, ensuring documentation is accurate, compliant, and accessible for use by the Safety Office and SRMP element teams.
• Facilitate data entry into safety management platforms (Intelex) to track safety observations, audits, and training compliance.
• Conduct workplace safety audits and inspections, supporting risk identification and corrective action planning.
• Assist in safety training sessions, tracking attendance and ensuring employees receive required compliance education.
• Support incident investigations, compiling reports and assisting in identifying corrective measures for unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Ensure contractor adherence to workplace safety guidelines during site projects.
• Participate in safety-related committees and SRMP element teams, contributing to compliance initiatives.
• Distribute PPE and safety materials, ensuring employees have proper protective equipment.
• Provide administrative support to the Safety Manager/Supervisor, including documentation updates and compliance tracking.
• Assist in Behavior-Based Safety (BBSO) initiatives, conducting observations and tracking data to improve safety performance.
• Travel occasionally to assist with safety audits, training, and compliance efforts across MFI facilities.
• Fill in for the Safety Manager/Supervisor when necessary, ensuring continuity in safety oversight.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and, incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adhere to GMPs and maintain sanitary conditions to ensure product quality.

Skills

OSHA standards

Safety training

Recordkeeping

Data entry

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical training preferred

Tools

Intelex

Microsoft Office

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. in Mars Hill, Maine, is seeking a Safety Assistant to support the facility’s safety programs, recordkeeping, training initiatives, and compliance efforts while reinforcing safety as a core value.

You will assist with safety audits, data tracking in Intelex, incident investigations, and employee training, and travel to other MFI sites as needed, including occasional backup for the Safety Manager to ensure continuous safety operations.