Safety Specialist

Farmers Pride Inc•Bethel Township, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting the execution of the organization’s environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs at the plant level. This role partners closely with operations leadership to proactively identify risks, drive behavioral safety practices, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. This position serves as a hands-on, field-facing safety resource, focused on prevention, engagement, and real-time risk mitigation.

Requirements

3+ years of safety experience in manufacturing, food processing, or similar environment
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management systems
Experience conducting investigations and safety audits
First Aid/CPR certification (or ability to obtain)

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in plant environments

Responsibilities

Execute site-level safety programs in alignment with corporate EHS strategy and regulatory requirements (OSHA, state, local)
Ensure compliance with safety policies, procedures, and standards through consistent field presence
Maintain OSHA logs and required documentation; support audit readiness and inspections
Assist in development, implementation, and continuous improvement of SOPs and safety procedures
Conduct routine floor walks, job observations, and safety audits to identify hazards and unsafe behaviors
Partner with supervisors to correct unsafe conditions and reinforce safe work practices in real time
Support Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and risk assessments for new processes, equipment, and changes
Lead or support incident investigations, including near-misses and recordables
Conduct root cause analysis and partner with operations to implement corrective and preventive actions
Track trends and provide actionable insights to reduce risk and recurrence
Deliver and coordinate safety training (new hire orientation, ongoing training, toolbox talks)
Support development of a behavior-based safety culture, emphasizing employee accountability and decision-making
Partner with leadership to improve employee engagement in safety programs
Serve as a visible safety advocate across the facility
Facilitate or support Safety Committee activities and initiatives
Reinforce safety as a core operational priority—not just compliance
Assess PPE needs and ensure proper usage and availability
Support tracking and administration of safety programs, metrics, and reporting
Assist with contractor safety compliance where applicable