Safety & Health Specialist

**Description** Safety and Health Specialist **General Summary** This position will be responsible for providing guidance, direction and leadership to the site’s safety process. At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first \- always. **Essential Duties \& Responsibilities** * Investigate all near misses, first aid cases, recordables, lost day injuries, and vehicular accidents within 24 hours, as well as track closure on all recommendations. * Spend time being visible in the processing plant and other site locations. * Conduct periodic safety and health audits and track findings to ensure closure. * Conduct authorized training for the following topics: Powered Industrial Trucks, Lockout Tagout, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Confined Space Entry, and other topics as assigned. * Enter information into accident, training completion and corrective action databases accurately and in a timely manner. * Provide training support to the organization and ensure that all required monthly training is completed as scheduled. * Sanitation background preferred * Position is on third shift **Basic Skills \& Qualifications** * At least three years of directly related experience in an industrial environment * Ability to accurately record and communicate safety incidences to complex management * Must have a solid knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations * Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; SAP experience a plus * Bi\-lingual (english/spanish) strongly preferred * Must be able to work varying shifts and weekends as needed EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree in related field of study EOE/Vet/Disabled