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Description

Qualifications

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Minimum of five years related experience in poultry or meat processing plant

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Strong verbal and written communication skills

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Must be able to work in adverse conditions

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Must be able to work flexible days/hours when needed

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Directly related experience may be substituted for degree requirements

Responsibilities

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Conduct hazard and risk analyses

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Ensure that all occupational safety and health tasks are completed as scheduled and required

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Assist in submitting regular reports on the status of safety and health to senior management

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Must be able to work with management and help them understand the various roles and activities in the safety and health management system

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Assist as needed with Workers' Compensation Program (Partners Protection Program)

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Act as advisor to senior management, supervisors and Occupational Health Department when needed

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Work with Plant Safety Committee

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Assist with implementation of new safety and health management systems

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Maintain and track the accident record system, investigate accidents and check on corrective measures that are recommended to prevent reoccurrence

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Conduct monthly supervisor safety training classes (train the trainer) as well as supervise departmental monthly safety and health training

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Initiate activities that stimulate and maintain employee interest in safety and health

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Conduct weekly plant safety inspection

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Make daily plant inspections to uncover unsafe work practices and conditions before they cause accidents

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Assist in management of exposure control program, hazard communication program, respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program

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Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and company policies on industrial safety and health

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Assist the complex safety manager and management team in setting standards for personal protective equipment and machine guarding

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Work with the Occupational Health Department to help develop our ergonomics program

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Assist in approving designs for new and modified equipment and inspect such equipment before putting into operation

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Other duties as assigned

EOE/Vet/Disabled