Safety and Health Specialist

Environmental Health & Safety Lufkin, Texas


Description

Position at Pilgrim's

Safety and Health Clerk  

    

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.  

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 or experience in lieu of degree.  

  

    

EOE, including disability/Vets