Safety Technician 3rd shift

Pilgrim's•Ennis, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Technician will assist in submitting regular reports on the status of safety and health to senior management. This role involves working with management to ensure understanding of safety and health management systems, acting as an advisor when needed, and collaborating with the Plant Safety Committee. The technician will also assist in implementing new safety and health management systems, maintaining the accident record system, investigating accidents, and ensuring corrective measures are taken. Responsibilities include conducting training, stimulating employee interest in safety, performing regular plant inspections, and assisting with various safety programs such as exposure control, hazard communication, respiratory protection, and hearing conservation. The role also ensures compliance with all state and federal laws and company policies, and assists in setting standards for personal protective equipment and machine guarding. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of five years related experience in poultry or meat processing plant
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Must be able to work in adverse conditions
Must be able to work flexible days/hours when needed
College degree required. Directly related experience may be substituted for degree requirements.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional preferred
SAP experience preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in submitting regular reports on the status of safety and health to senior management.
Work with management to help them understand the various roles and activities in the safety and health management system.
Act as advisor to senior management, supervisors and Occupational Health Department when needed.
Work with Plant Safety Committee.
Assist with implementation of new safety and health management systems.
Maintain and track the accident record system, investigate accidents and check on corrective measures that are recommended to prevent reoccurrence.
Conduct monthly supervisor safety training classes (train the trainer) as well as supervise departmental monthly safety and health training.
Initiate activities that stimulate and maintain employee interest in safety and health.
Conduct weekly plant safety inspection.
Make daily plant inspections to uncover unsafe work practices and conditions before they cause accidents.
Assist in management of exposure control program, hazard communication program, respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program.
Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and company policies on industrial safety and health.
Assist the complex safety manager and management team in setting standards for personal protective equipment and machine guarding.
Other duties as assigned.