Brief Description
Looking for a steady full-time job with great benefits, paid time off, and opportunities to grow?
Brief Description Looking for a steady full-time job with great benefits, paid time off, and opportunities to grow? Cooper Farms is hiring a Safety Specialist to work with our operations in Oakwood, Ohio (Paulding County). The primary goal of this position is to assist the Safety Manager in the efficient and effective operation of all respective programs. Since 1938, Cooper Farms has grown into a diverse food company producing turkeys, hogs, eggs, and delicious ready-to-cook and fully cooked turkey, ham, and chicken products. We are committed to teamwork, respect, and helping our team members build successful futures.
Pay & Schedule
- Starting Pay: From $19.00/hr
- Monthly and Year-End Profit-Sharing Bonuses (based on company performance)
- Schedule:
- Monday through Friday
- 7:00am-3:30pm
What You'll Do
- Help manage and support company safety programs and initiatives.
- Take ownership of assigned safety programs, including reviewing requirements, making updates, providing training, and maintaining compliance.
- Conduct workplace safety inspections and hazard assessments to identify risks and recommend corrective actions.
- Investigate workplace incidents and accidents, determine root causes, and help develop solutions to prevent future incidents.
- Prepare safety reports and work closely with managers, supervisors, production teams, and other departments to support a safe workplace.
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent with at least 1 year of experience in a safety-related field.
- Current First Aid/CPR and OSHA 30 certifications, along with additional safety-specific education beyond OSHA 30 (preferred).
- Basic OSHA knowledge, including hazard identification, ergonomics, and OSHA guidelines.
- Strong communication and people skills with the ability to work effectively with management and employees across departments.
- A self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.
- Basic computer and office equipment skills, including experience with Microsoft Office
Why Cooper Farms?
- Generous paid vacation at hire
- 6 paid holidays, plus 2 floating holidays
- Paid weekly
- Same-day pay available
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- FREE healthcare clinics
- 401(k) plan with company match
- $300 yearly wellness reimbursement
- Referral Bonus
- Great deals on Cooper Farms deli and turkey products
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