Safety Coordinator

JBS Foods; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation in the United States, GA, Athens area, seeks a Safety Coordinator to guide the site's safety process and lead safety programs across processing locations. The role emphasizes visibility on site, training support, and proactive safety leadership within the plant.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of food-industry safety experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and a relevant degree. Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus; 24/7 availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of safety experience in the food industry preferred.
• Excell ent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and computer skills.
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English capabilities would be a plus.
• Must be available 24/7 as needed.

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.
• Assist in the investigation of all near misses, first aid cases, recordable cases, lost day injuries.
• Keep the management team informed of safety and health issues within scope.
• Spend time being visible in the processing plant and other site locations.
• Provide training support and ensure monthly training is completed.

Skills

Safety experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Safety Engineering/Management

Job description

DescriptionGENERAL SUMMARY: Safety CoordinatorPilgrim'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.EOE/Vets/Disability