Safety Specialist

Farmers Pride Inc•Bethel Township, PA

21d

About The Position

The Safety Specialist supports the execution of the organization’s environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs at the plant level. The role partners closely with operations leadership to identify risks, promote behavioral safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster accountability and continuous improvement. It is a hands-on, field-facing position focused on prevention, employee engagement, and real-time risk mitigation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position executes site-level safety programs aligned with corporate EHS strategy and regulatory requirements; maintains OSHA logs and documentation; supports audits and inspections; and helps develop and improve standard operating procedures and safety procedures. It conducts floor walks, job observations, and audits, supports job safety analyses and risk assessments, and works with supervisors to address hazards and reinforce safe practices. The Safety Specialist leads or supports incident investigations, performs root cause analysis, and works with operations on corrective and preventive actions. The role also delivers and coordinates safety training, supports employee engagement and Safety Committee initiatives, assesses PPE needs, tracks safety programs and metrics, and assists with contractor safety compliance where applicable. The position reports to the Director of Safety, with dotted-line alignment to site leadership, and works closely with Operations, HR, Maintenance, and Safety Leadership. The schedule is third shift, 8:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., based on business needs.

Requirements

At least 3 years of safety experience in manufacturing, food processing, or a 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 it.
Strong field presence and ability to influence at all levels.
Practical application of OSHA and safety regulations.
Root cause analysis and problem-solving capability.
Coaching and behavioral influence skills.
Ability to balance compliance with operational realities.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred in plant environments.

Responsibilities

Execute site-level safety programs in alignment with corporate EHS strategy and OSHA, state, and local requirements.
Maintain a consistent field presence to ensure compliance with safety policies, procedures, and standards.
Maintain OSHA logs and required documentation and support audit readiness and inspections.
Assist with developing, implementing, and continuously improving 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 investigations of incidents, near-misses, and recordable events.
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, including new-hire orientation, ongoing training, and toolbox talks.
Support development of a behavior-based safety culture that emphasizes 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.
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.