Ehs (Safety) Technician

Peco Foods•Bay Springs, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for administering safety programs within the facility, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, and promoting a culture of safety. The technician will handle various safety-related tasks including first aid, drug screenings, new-hire orientations, accident investigations, training, and recordkeeping. The position requires interaction with various personnel, including third-party administrators and management, to support workers' compensation claims and EHS initiatives. The technician will also be involved in maintaining safety equipment and records, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
Minimum of (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.
Basic Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and email.
Valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management or related field.
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification.
Current EMT certification.
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification.
Experience with OSHA recordkeeping and worker’s compensation administration.
Experience conducting workplace accident investigations and root cause analysis.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer basic first aid at the facility.
Transport injured or ill team members to designated health care facilities using company van when required.
Conduct pre-employment and reasonable suspicion drug screenings in accordance with company policy.
Conduct new-hire safety orientation and ensure all required documentation is completed accurately.
Serve as support for safety-related needs for all team members.
Assist in identifying and correcting unsafe conditions and behaviors.
Promote and reinforce a culture of zero injuries through employee engagement.
Maintain OSHA 300 and 300A logs and assist with annual reporting requirements.
Complete accident investigations and determine root cause.
Assist with RTW planning and transitional/restricted job assignments.
Conduct various trainings through various means of distribution, inclusive but not limited to: LOTO Authorized and Affected, PIT (various) Authorized and Affected, Hot Work Authorized and Affected, etc.
Interact with third-party administrator and their personnel to provide/receive updates on WC claims.
Update EHS Manager on Workers’ Compensation claims.
Schedule and conduct monthly safety trainings as distributed by EHS Manager.
Oversight of the activities of the plant Safety Committee and GEMBA walks.
Assist with the completion of yearly OSHA Logs.
Conduct Plant incident investigations; utilize known root cause analysis techniques; work with team members to implement processes to prevent recurrence.
Maintain all EHS records and files.
Review and maintain all company personal injury records.
Calibrate, maintain, and utilize monitoring of PAA meter, Multigas meter, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned.