SAFETY COORDINATOR

Pilgrim's; Russellville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Career Development

Better Futures

Job summary

Pilgrims is seeking a Safety Coordinator to lead the site's safety program and guide the team toward continuous improvement. This role requires attention to detail, strong safety knowledge, and the ability to work 2nd shift in a plant environment.

The candidate will investigate incidents, conduct safety audits, deliver training, and maintain accurate records across safety databases. Industrial experience and bilingual abilities are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or experience in lieu of degree.
• At least three years of directly related experience in an industrial environment.
• Solid knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; SAP experience a plus.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate all near misses, first aid cases, recordables, lost day injuries, and vehicular accidents within 24 hours, and track closure on all recommendations.
• Spend time being visible in the processing plant and other site locations.
• Conduct periodic safety and health audits and track findings to ensure closure.
• Conduct authorized training on topics such as Powered Industrial Trucks, Lockout Tag out, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, and Confined Space Entry.
• Enter information into accident, training completion and corrective action databases accurately and timely.
• Provide training support and ensure monthly training is completed as scheduled.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

MS Office

SAP experience

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Safety Coordinator

At Pilgrims, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Pur pose and Scope/General Summary: This position will be responsible for providing guidance, direction and leadership to the site's safety process. Must be able to work 2nd Shift.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate all near misses, first aid cases, recordables, lost day injuries, and vehicular accidents within 24 hours, as well as track closure on all recommendations.
• Spend time being visible in the processing plant and other site locations.
• Conduct periodic safety and health audits and track findings to ensure closure.
• Conduct authorized training for the following topics: Powered Industrial Trucks, Lockout Tag out, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Confined Space Entry, and other topics as assigned.
• Enter information into accident, training completion and corrective action databases accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide training support to the organization and ensure that all required monthly training is completed as scheduled.

What You’ll Need:

• At least three years of directly related experience in an industrial environment
• Ability to accurately record and communicate safety incidences to complex management
• Must have a solid knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; SAP experience a plus
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
• Must be able to work varying shifts and weekends as needed

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree in related field of study or experience in lieu of degree.

Why Work for Pilgrims?

• Schedule: Monday - Friday with occasional weekends. Shifts are__ hours;
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrims is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrims operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

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