Safety Technician

True West Beef, LLC; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

True West Beef, LLC is hiring an entry-level Safety Technician to support daily safety operations in our beef production facility. The role emphasizes floor presence, hazard observation, and compliance with OSHA-related programs in a fast-paced environment.

You will assist with training, data collection, and documentation, while helping implement safety improvements and corrective actions. This is an hourly, full-time position offering growth in the safety field.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across all shifts.
• Ability to learn basic OSHA safety concepts and apply them daily.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced beef production environment (cold, wet, PPE).
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism during investigations.
• Willingness to be on the production floor for extended periods (8–9 hrs).
• Positive attitude and desire to grow in the safety field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine safety walks and observe safe work practices.
• Provide on-the-spot coaching for hazards or unsafe behaviors.
• Monitor PPE use and reinforce safety standards.
• Assist with incident documentation and basic root cause analysis.
• Support training sessions and safety communications.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and safety meetings.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Confidentiality

Floor presence

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA 10 / First Aid training (pref.)

Job description

The Safety Technician supports the daily safety operations of the beef production facility by assisting with hazard identification, employee observations, data collection, and safety program implementation. This entry-level, hourly position is ideal for individuals interested in beginning a career in safety and health within an industrial/meat processing environment. The role focuses on maintaining a strong safety presence on the floor, reinforcing company safety expectations, supporting training activities, and helping ensure regulatory and company compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Daily Floor Presence & Observation

• Conduct routine safety walks throughout Harvest, Fabrication, Hides, By-Products, and Support areas.
• Observe employees for safe work practices and provide on-the-spot coaching when hazards or unsafe behaviors are identified.
• Monitor use of required PPE and reinforce company safety standards.
• Assist in identifying unsafe conditions (e.g., equipment issues, housekeeping hazards, guarding concerns) and communicate findings to area leadership.
• Assist in gathering statements, basic photos, and documentation for injuries, near misses, and property damage incidents.
• Support the Safety Manager with root cause analysis activities as requested.
• Follow up on corrective actions assigned from investigations.

Training & Communication Support

• Assist with new-hire orientation safety training sessions.
• Help deliver toolbox talks, safety reminders, and department-level safety messaging.
• Support training recordkeeping and documentation.

Documentation & Data Collection

• Perform daily/weekly safety inspections (PPE, ladders, eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, workstations, etc.).
• Record and maintain accurate safety data, logs, and checklists.
• Enter safety observations, training documentation, and incident details into internal systems.

Program Support

• Support Lockout/Tagout, Chemical Safety, Walking-Working Surfaces, Machine Guarding, Ergonomics, and other applicable OSHA-related programs.
• Assist in distributing and replacing signage, labels, and floor markings.
• Participate in department and plant-wide safety meetings as required.

Other Duties

• Provide assistance during audits, inspections, and regulatory visits.
• Help maintain safety supply inventory (PPE, signs, first-aid items, etc.).
• Perform other duties assigned by the Safety Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable interacting with employees across all departments and shifts.
• Ability to learn basic OSHA safety concepts and apply them in daily tasks.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced beef production environment (cold/hot temperatures, wet conditions, PPE requirements).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism during investigations.
• Willingness to be on the production floor for extended periods (8 to 9 hrs.)
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and desire to grow in the safety field.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Additional safety training or certifications (OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, etc.) preferred but not required; training provided for the right candidate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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