Safety Specialist

Daily's Premium Meats • Saint Joseph, MO

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Specialist develops and maintains compliance-driven safety programs while ensuring accurate documentation and regulatory readiness. The role conducts audits, inspections, and incident investigations to identify hazards and prevent recurrence. Serving as a key liaison with regulatory agencies, the Safety Specialist supports emergency preparedness and PPE management. Through collaboration with leaders and employees, this position promotes a strong culture of workplace safety and accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, environmental, or related field preferred.
• 2 Years+ health and safety support related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Able to maintain calm and composure under pressure.
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communicator
• Ability to read and interpret documents in the English language such as safety rules, safety records, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must be able to effectively present information before groups, within the organization.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must be able to make decisions on routine matters utilizing company policies and procedures and directions from upper management.
• Proactive problem solver and adaptable to evolving situations.

Nice To Haves

• Prior first aid experience preferred.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and programs that meet OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate safety records, incident reports, and all other compliance documentation in both digital and physical formats.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Serve as a point of contact for safety-related inquiries, inspections, and investigations from regulatory agencies.
• Partners with managers, supervisors, and team leads to promote a culture of safety awareness and accountability.
• Assist in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and follow-up actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support emergency preparedness planning, including drills, evacuation procedures, and crisis communication protocols.
• Assist in the selection and procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure proper usage and maintenance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees