Safety & Compliance Specialist

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms seeks a Health & Safety Specialist to support the Health & Safety Manager in training, equipment inspection, and policy rollout to prevent injuries across the plant.

The role covers OSHA/DOT compliance, incident investigations, root-cause analysis, safety training, audits, onboarding, and safety program improvements. A bachelor's in a relevant field plus 3+ years of experience is preferred. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 3 years of applicable safety experience in a similar environment.
• Experience applying OSHA, DOT, and Workers Compensation regulations.
• Strong computer literacy in MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; multilingual skills preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information and prioritize tasks with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily health & safety tasks including training and policy rollout.
• Coordinate with departments on medical, workers' comp, DOT, and process safety activities.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop, revise, and deliver safety training and conduct safety meetings.
• Lead safety audits and ensure remediation and proper paperwork.
• Conduct job hazard analyses and support emergency planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Multilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Engineering, Biology or related field

Associate’s degree + 4-year substitute

First Aid & CPR certification

HAZWOPER technician training

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms seeks a Health & Safety Specialist to support the Health & Safety Manager in training, equipment inspection, and policy rollout to prevent injuries across the plant.

The role covers OSHA/DOT compliance, incident investigations, root-cause analysis, safety training, audits, onboarding, and safety program improvements. A bachelor's in a relevant field plus 3+ years of experience is preferred. Some travel may be required.