Safety & Health Specialist

Pilgrim's•Broadway, VA

About The Position

GENERAL SUMMARY: This position will be responsible for providing guidance, direction , and leadership to the site’s safety process. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Investigate near misses, first aid cases, recordables, lost day injuries, and vehicular accidents within 24 hours . Spend time being visible in the processing plant and other site locations. Conduct periodic safety and health audits and track findings to ensure closure. Conduct authorized training for the following topics: Powered Industrial Trucks, Lockout Tagout, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Confined Space Entry, and other topics as assigned. Manage Powered Industrial Truck Program Oversee Safety recordkeeping processes Maintain HAZMAT Certification Provide training support to the organization and ensure that all required monthly training is completed as scheduled. Maintain compliant Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Qualification files in JJ Keller Encompass Process Driver Qualification files for new drivers in the JJ Keller database Maintain compliant Light Duty Driver Qualification files Manage the Lytx (Drive Cam) Database Maintain compliance with Fleet Safety Policies and Procedures Coordinate & conduct driver training, as needed Be able to be certified as a Smith System Driver Instructor Conduct weekly driver audits Manage compliance to meet annual fleet audit Other duties as assigned

Requirements

At least three years of directly related experience in an industrial environment
Ability to accurately record and communicate safety incidences to complex management
Must have a solid knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and safety regulations
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Must be able to work varying shifts and weekends as needed
Bachelor's Degree in related field of study

Nice To Haves

SAP experience a plus
Bi-lingual (english/spanish) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Investigate near misses, first aid cases, recordables, lost day injuries, and vehicular accidents within 24 hours
Spend time being visible in the processing plant and other site locations
Conduct periodic safety and health audits and track findings to ensure closure
Conduct authorized training for the following topics: Powered Industrial Trucks, Lockout Tagout, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Confined Space Entry, and other topics as assigned
Manage Powered Industrial Truck Program
Oversee Safety recordkeeping processes
Maintain HAZMAT Certification
Provide training support to the organization and ensure that all required monthly training is completed as scheduled
Maintain compliant Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Qualification files in JJ Keller Encompass
Process Driver Qualification files for new drivers in the JJ Keller database
Maintain compliant Light Duty Driver Qualification files
Manage the Lytx (Drive Cam) Database
Maintain compliance with Fleet Safety Policies and Procedures
Coordinate & conduct driver training, as needed
Be able to be certified as a Smith System Driver Instructor
Conduct weekly driver audits
Manage compliance to meet annual fleet audit
Other duties as assigned