Safety Specialist

Jack Link's Protein Snacks • Alpena, SD

4d • $22 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Specialist assists in monitoring and coordinating safety program, including safety inspections, accident investigations, and safety training.

Requirements

• Associate degree preferred but not required.
• 2 to 5 years of related experience or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skilled in performing safety inspections ensuring compliance with OSHA safety standards.
• Communication and Interpersonal skills to be able to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Able to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Able to develop, implement, and enforce safety programs and protocols.
• Skilled in performing safety inspections and ensuring compliance with OSHA safety standards.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local safety regulations, protocols, and/or procedures.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Skilled in developing safety procedures and protocols.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

• English/Spanish/Karen bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements maintain safety programs such as lockout/tagout, machine guarding, fire protection, powered industrial vehicles, and other OSHA safety compliance programs.
• Advises the company on safety protocols and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Conducts routine and follow-up safety and hazard inspections.
• Facilitating safety committee meetings (developing agenda, providing subject matter expertise, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Promote Safety Awareness through communication, education, and participation in safety initiatives.
• Manages safety training and certification programs such as OSHA required annual training, First Aid/CPR, forklift, etc. and maintains records.
• Analyzes accident and incident reports for trends; makes recommendations for correcting unsafe conditions and actions.
• Works with Safety Manager and Human Resources on work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Works with maintenance to assure all machines and equipment are operating in a safe and efficient manner.

Benefits

• Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees