Safety Specialist

Casper's Ice Cream; Richmond (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-founded ice cream manufacturer in Utah seeks a Safety Specialist to enhance safety and compliance within its manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in safety within a manufacturing environment and a strong understanding of OSHA regulations. Responsibilities include conducting safety audits, delivering training, and investigating incidents. If you are passionate about fostering a 'Safety First' culture, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of safety experience in manufacturing, food production, or industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards.
• Ability to work on the plant floor, including walking, standing, and occasional lifting.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with OSHA and local safety regulations.
• Conduct regular safety audits and hazard assessments.
• Investigate workplace injuries and conduct root cause analyses.

Skills

Safety inspections

Incident investigations

Strong communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Engagement with employees

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health or related field

Tools

Safety documentation systems

Job description

Casper’s Ice Cream is a $140M, 100-year-old family-founded business behind the iconic FatBoy ice cream sandwich and other beloved frozen treats. Acquired by MidOcean Partners in 2022, we are on a mission to transform from a proud regional manufacturer into a nationally recognized branded CPG company.

Job Purpose

The Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting and advancing workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and injury prevention within Casper’s Ice Cream manufacturing operations. This role partners with production, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams to promote a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with OSHA, food manufacturing safety standards, and company policies. This position is hands-on, visible on the plant floor, and focused on proactive risk reduction, employee engagement, and continuous improvement. This role requires a highly organized and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and results-oriented environment.

Essential Job Duties

Safety & Compliance

• Support compliance with OSHA, state, and local safety regulations applicable to food manufacturing.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and hazard assessments throughout the facility.
• Assist with development, implementation, and maintenance of safety programs (LOTO, machine guarding, PPE, ergonomics, chemical safety, confined space, etc.).
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, logs, permits, and training records.
• Investigate workplace injuries, near misses, and safety incidents.
• Conduct root cause analyses and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Track and trend safety metrics (TRIR, DART, near misses) and report findings to leadership.
• Support workers’ compensation reporting and follow-up as needed.

Training & Engagement

• Deliver and coordinate safety training for new hires, contractors, and current employees.
• Support toolbox talks, safety huddles, and shift-level safety communications.
• Coach supervisors and employees on safe work practices and hazard recognition.
• Promote employee participation in safety programs and continuous improvement efforts.
• Partner with maintenance and engineering on equipment safety reviews and improvements.
• Support safe startup, shutdown, and changeover processes.
• Participate in capital project reviews to ensure safety considerations are built in.
• Assist with emergency preparedness planning, drills, and response coordination.
• Serve as a visible safety presence on the production floor.
• Conduct safety standups and support operations during meetings regarding acting as the safety SME.
• Reinforce Casper’s commitment to a “Safety First” culture.
• Identify opportunities to reduce risk while improving operational efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, HR, and Maintenance.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

• 2–5 years of safety experience in manufacturing, food production, or industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, incident investigations, and training.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety documentation systems.
• Ability to work on the plant floor, including walking, standing, and occasional lifting.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health, or related field.
• OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain).
• Experience in food manufacturing or cold-storage environments.
• Familiarity with GMPs, sanitation safety, and food safety overlap.