Safety Coordinator

Pilgrim's; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's seeks a Safety Coordinator to guide the site's safety process and lead the safety program in a chicken processing plant. The role involves visibility on site and collaboration with management to maintain safety and health standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in safety within the food industry, strong communication, organizational, and computer skills, and is bilingual (Spanish/English) with flexibility to be on call 24/7.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of safety experience in the food industry preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) capabilities would be a plus.
• Must be available 24/7 as needed.
• Educational requirements: Bachelor's/Masters degree in Safety Engineering/Management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Implement, and maintain all Safety and Health programs.
• Develop and maintain site’s Share Point.
• Maintain open lines of communication with the Safety Manager.
• Assists in the investigation of all near misses, first aid cases, recordable cases, lost day injuries, as described in the Corporate Safety Leadership and accountability Program.
• Keep the management team informed of any safety and health related issues and/or concerns identified within your respective scope of responsibility.
• Spend time being visible in the processing plant and other site locations.
• Provide training support to the organization and ensure that all required monthly training is completed as scheduled.

Skills

Safety experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Safety Engineering/Management or related field

Job description

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Safety Coordinator

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation employs approximately 40,500 people and operates chicken processing plants and prepared-foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico and Mexico. The Company's primary distribution is through retailers and foodservice distributors.

This position will be responsible for providing guidance, direction and leadership to the site’s safety process.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Implement, and maintain all Safety and Health programs.
• Develop and maintain site’s Share Point.
• Maintain open lines of communication with the Safety Manager.
• Assists in the investigation of all near misses, first aid cases, recordable cases, lost day injuries, as described in the Corporate Safety Leadership and accountability Program.
• Keep the management team informed of any safety and health related issues and/or concerns identified within your respective scope of responsibility.
• Spend time being visible in the processing plant and other site locations.
• Provide training support to the organization and ensure that all required monthly training is completed as scheduled.

Basic Qualifications

• Five or more years of safety experience in the food industry preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) capabilities would be a plus.
• Must be available 24/7 as needed.
• EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors/Masters degree in Safety Engineering/Management or related field.

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