Safety Technician

Soulshine Farms•Gainesville, GA

1d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

SoulShine Farms is seeking a full-time Safety Technician to support the plant's safety programs and help maintain a safe, compliant workplace. This position reports to the Senior EHS Manager and assists with workplace inspections, employee training, incident investigations, safety recordkeeping, and the identification and correction of hazards. The ideal candidate will have previous safety experience in poultry processing, food manufacturing, production, warehousing, or a similar industrial environment. This role is based at our Gainesville, Georgia plant.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to hear, speak, read, and comprehend communication in English.
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general workplace safety practices.
Experience conducting safety inspections, training employees, and assisting with incident investigations.
Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to address unsafe conditions professionally and respectfully.
Ability to maintain confidential information and accurate records.
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, or similar programs.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required.
Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Ability to recognize hazards and recommend corrective actions.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
Ability to lead by example and support other safety team members.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong commitment to employee safety and regulatory compliance.

Nice To Haves

Previous workplace safety experience or a safety-related background.
Previous experience in poultry processing, food manufacturing, production, warehousing, or another industrial environment preferred.
Bilingual English-Spanish communication skills.
CPR, First Aid, and/or OSHA certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine safety inspections and observations throughout the poultry processing plant.
Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and help ensure concerns are reported and corrected.
Assist with investigations involving injuries, accidents, near misses, and property damage.
Help identify root causes and monitor corrective actions through completion.
Provide safety guidance and support to employees, supervisors, and plant leadership.
Assist with new-hire safety orientation and ongoing employee training.
Monitor compliance with personal protective equipment requirements.
Support programs involving lockout/tagout, machine guarding, ergonomics, chemical safety, fall prevention, and emergency response.
Participate in safety meetings, audits, emergency drills, and safety committee activities.
Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports, training documentation, and corrective-action logs.
Assist with OSHA recordkeeping and regulatory compliance activities.
Respond to safety concerns and incidents during the assigned shift.
Promote employee involvement and encourage a positive safety culture.
Follow all food safety, sanitation, quality, and company policies.
Perform additional safety-related and other duties as assigned.