OA Safety_Trainer

Butterball•Ozark, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The OA Safety Trainer provides safety training during new-hire orientation, monthly safety meetings, and specialized sessions, including training on lockout/tagout (LOTO), powered industrial trucks, and fall protection. The role also maintains safety compliance documentation for audits. The trainer works under guidance from the Safety Manager or Safety Supervisor and collaborates closely with production supervisors, HR, and nurses to support safety and ergonomic programs, training, audits, and employee wellness activities. Work is performed in a food-processing plant and office environment, including areas with processing equipment, storage coolers, wet conditions, and potentially high noise levels. The position requires wearing personal protective equipment in manufacturing areas and may require extended hours. The employee must be physically capable of standing for long periods and operating processing equipment.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in poultry manufacturing.
Understand applicable Safety, USDA, and GMP policies and guidelines.
Strong communication skills.
Working knowledge of all positions on the production line.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Able to obtain OSHA 10, 30, and 511.
Complete a minimum of 8-hour Operation Level Hazmat training.
Able to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Physically capable of working extended hours if needed, working in a wet environment, standing for long periods, and operating processing equipment.
Able to wear and work in personal protective equipment in the manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Provide on-the-job training for associates.
Follow guidance from the Safety Manager or Safety Supervisor and work closely with production supervisors.
Observe equipment operation and notify appropriate personnel of safety concerns.
Ensure new hires receive appropriate safety training before being assigned to a job.
Work with supervisors to complete ergonomic program requirements, including ramp-in, rotation, early intervention, and comfort surveys.
Monitor new-hire progress during the training period and ensure paperwork is completed and filed.
Assist with new-hire ergonomic evaluations in collaboration with HR, supervisors, and nurses.
Assist with hazard assessments, including Ergonomic Worksite Analysis, Job Safety Analysis, and PPE Hazard Assessments.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Lead safety meetings.
Conduct plant tours and visitor orientation as needed.
Update the Safety Board.
Maintain the training matrix.
Maintain VPP books, build presentations, and facilitate VPP meetings.
Participate in Wellness meetings.
Assist with safety audits, conduct behavioral audits, and lead daily exercises.
Conduct chemical monitoring as needed.
Support OHS as needed.
Obtain OSHA 10, 30, and 511 training/certifications.
Complete a minimum of 8-hour Operation Level Hazmat training.