Safety Specialist 2

Turkey Hill • Searcy, AR

10d

About The Position

The Safety Specialist 2 supports Turkey Hill’s safety goals by developing and auditing safety programs and developing and implementing safety training. The role audits multifaceted programs, including hearing conservation, responds to emergencies and incidents such as fires, spills, and near misses, performs basic industrial hygiene testing such as noise measurements, and conducts gap analysis to identify appropriate root causes. The position also supports development, implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Food Safety & Quality programs, and contributes to process improvements through department and cross-functional teamwork. All duties must comply with corporate and regulatory quality, GLP, safety, GMP, and FSMA requirements, as well as Turkey Hill’s Food Safety and Quality Principles. The role is designated Safety Critical and has a zero-tolerance policy for a positive drug screen, regardless of medical marijuana card status. The position includes work in both office and manufacturing environments and requires travel to clients, customers, or other work sites.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of manufacturing experience; food processing experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel to clients, customers, or other work sites by various transportation methods.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including standing and walking for 4–8+ hours, using stairs, performing varied movements and tasks, inspecting and operating job-related equipment, meeting specified vision requirements, and regularly or occasionally lifting and/or pushing/pulling 20 pounds.
• Must comply with the role’s zero-tolerance policy for a positive drug screen, regardless of medical marijuana card status.

Nice To Haves

• College degree, or NSI or OSHA certifications in lieu of a college degree.
• Previous office experience.
• Food processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and audit company safety programs.
• Develop and implement company safety training programs.
• Audit multifaceted programs, including the hearing conservation program.
• Respond effectively and appropriately to emergency situations and incidents, including fires, spills, and near misses.
• Perform basic industrial hygiene tests, such as noise measurements.
• Conduct gap analysis on safety-related situations to identify the proper root cause.
• Perform duties in compliance with corporate and regulatory quality, GLP, safety, GMP, and FSMA requirements.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Food Safety & Quality programs.
• Engage in department and cross-functional teams to define and implement customer-value process improvements.
• Remain accountable to Turkey Hill’s Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with company match; immediately vested.
• Six paid major holidays.
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance reimbursement.
• Company bonus plan.
• Free ice cream.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED