Safety Assistant: Kickstart Manufacturing Safety

Post Holdings Inc.; Mars Hill (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Mars Hill, Maine seeks an entry‑level Safety Assistant to support the facility’s safety programs, OSHA compliance, training initiatives and recordkeeping.

You will gain hands‑on exposure to safety leadership responsibilities while contributing to data tracking and SRMP team activities. You will assist in incident investigations, safety audits, and coordination of training sessions, while ensuring contractor adherence to guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of health and safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to obtain OSHA 10-hour certification within 180 days of employment.
• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED or First Responder certification within 180 days of employment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills for recordkeeping and compliance reporting.
• Experience with safety management systems (Intelex) and safety data tracking.

Responsibilities

• Manage, process, and maintain safety records, ensuring documentation is accurate and accessible.
• Facilitate data entry into safety management platforms (Intelex) to track observations, audits, and training.
• Conduct workplace safety audits and inspections, supporting risk identification and corrective actions.
• Assist in safety training sessions, tracking attendance and ensuring compliance education.
• Support incident investigations, compiling reports and identifying corrective measures.
• Ensure contractor adherence to safety guidelines during site projects.
• Participate in safety-related committees and SRMP element teams.
• Distribute PPE and safety materials to ensure proper protective equipment.
• Provide administrative support to the Safety Manager/Supervisor and compliance tracking.
• Assist in Behavior-Based Safety initiatives, conducting observations and data tracking.
• Occasional travel to assist with audits, training, and compliance across facilities.
• Fill in for Safety Manager/Supervisor when needed to ensure continuity.

Skills

Safety training

OSHA standards

Incident investigations

Recordkeeping

Risk assessment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or two-year technical training

Tools

Intelex

Microsoft Office

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. in Mars Hill, Maine seeks an entry‑level Safety Assistant to support the facility’s safety programs, OSHA compliance, training initiatives and recordkeeping.

You will gain hands‑on exposure to safety leadership responsibilities while contributing to data tracking and SRMP team activities. You will assist in incident investigations, safety audits, and coordination of training sessions, while ensuring contractor adherence to guidelines.