Ehs (Safety) Technician

Peco Foods•Bay Springs, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Technician supports the facility's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program by promoting a safe work environment, ensuring regulatory compliance, administering occupational health services, and assisting with injury prevention and incident management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of three (3) years of Environmental, Health, and Safety experience in a poultry processing facility.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general safety practices.
Experience conducting employee safety training.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
Valid driver's license.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

Administer basic first aid and coordinate transportation for injured or ill team members when necessary.
Conduct pre-employment, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screenings in accordance with company policy.
Facilitate new hire safety orientation and maintain required training documentation.
Conduct safety training, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), Hot Work, and other required programs.
Assist with identifying, evaluating, and correcting unsafe conditions and behaviors.
Promote employee engagement and reinforce a culture of zero injuries.
Participate in safety inspections, GEMBA walks, and oversee Safety Committee activities.
Investigate workplace incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Maintain OSHA injury and illness records (300/300A logs) and assist with annual reporting requirements.
Maintain EHS records, personal injury files, and safety documentation.
Assist with Return-to-Work (RTW) programs and transitional duty assignments.
Communicate with third-party administrators regarding workers' compensation claims and provide updates to the EHS Manager.
Calibrate, maintain, and utilize safety monitoring equipment, including PAA and multi-gas meters.
Support facility compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.