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Safety & Health Specialist
- Pilgrim's (Broadway, VA)
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Description
GENERAL SUMMARY:
This position will be responsible for providing guidance, direction, and leadership to the site’s safety process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Investigate near misses, first aid cases, recordables, lost day injuries, and vehicular accidents within 24 hours.
+ 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.
+ Manage Powered Industrial Truck Program
+ Oversee Safety recordkeeping processes
+ Maintain HAZMAT Certification
+ Provide training support to the organization and ensure that all required monthly training is completed as scheduled.
+ Maintain compliant Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Qualification files in JJ Keller Encompass
+ Process Driver Qualification files for new drivers in the JJ Keller database
+ Maintain compliant Light Duty Driver Qualification files
+ Manage the Lytx (Drive Cam) Database
+ Maintain compliance with Fleet Safety Policies and Procedures
+ Coordinate & conduct driver training, as needed
+ Be able to be certified as a Smith System Driver Instructor
+ Conduct weekly driver audits
+ Manage compliance to meet annual fleet audit
+ Other duties as assigned
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, DOT, 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, including disability/vets
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