Safety & Health Specialist

Pilgrim's; Douglas (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Safety and Health Specialist who will guide and lead the site safety program, reporting to site leadership. You will investigate incidents, conduct audits, and train on topics including Powered Industrial Trucks, Lockout Tagout, Fall Protection, and more.

You will also ensure timely data entry and track corrective actions. The role requires at least three years of industrial experience, OSHA knowledge, bilingual English/Spanish preferred, and the ability to work nights.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 Tagout, 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.
• Sanitation background preferred
• Position is on third shift

Skills

Safety compliance

Incident reporting

Bilingual English/Spanish

Training delivery

MS Office

OSHA regulations

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

General Summary

This position will be responsible for providing guidance, direction and leadership to the site’s safety process. At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

• 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 Tagout, 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.


• Sanitation background preferred


• Position is on third shift

Description

Safety and Health Specialist

General Summary

This position will be responsible for providing guidance, direction and leadership to the site’s safety process. At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Essential Duties & 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 Tagout, 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.


• Sanitation background preferred


• Position is on third shift

Basic Skills & Qualifications

• 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

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