SAFETY & HEALTH SPECIALIST

Environmental Health & Safety Cold Spring, Minnesota


Description

Safety Specialist – Afternoon Shift
***RESUME REQUIRED***
PURPOSE AND GENERAL SUMMARY: 
Pilgrim’s is looking for a Safety Specialist to provide assistance to our safety and health efforts by developing policies and procedures, conducting safety audits and inspections, performing training, and administering safety programs. This role will be based in at our processing plant in Cold Spring, MN.
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Identify and anticipate safety and health concerns and hazards by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions; assessing new equipment and procedures; investigating violations and recommending preventive programs.
  • Guides and promotes safe work performance by developing safety systems, policies, and procedures, and training team members.
  • Complies with Federal, State, and Local safety regulations by studying existing and new legislation; interpreting standards; enforcing adherence to regulations and advising management on needed actions.
  • Enforces safety policies by conducting audits, reporting statistics, and counseling team members.
  • Promotes a safe environment by coordinating and cooperating with complex leadership.
  • Maintains safety information database by developing information requirements and maintaining an information system.
  • Maintains safety staff by helping the Safety Manager recruit, select, orient, schedule, and train new Safety employees.
  • Maintains safety staff job results by coaching and counseling employees and planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
  • Contributes to corporate safety team projects and activities.
  • Assists the Safety Manager in maintaining and providing Management, Supervisors, and employees with information on all government safety regulations and changes to procedures that have an impact on our environment and their jobs.
  • Other duties as required.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS and BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in industrial safety, industrial hygiene, or safety engineering preferred; or 2 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and training.
  • Knowledge of general safety policies and procedures in addition to plant processes preferred.
  • Must be capable of managing multiple tasks effectively, as well as possess the knowledge of applying applicable OSHA regulations.
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation 
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:
  • Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
  • Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, personal days, and 6 company observed holidays;
  • 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
  • Base salary range of $ 24.00-28.00/hr; and
  • Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.
We will accept applications and resumes for this position until 10/09/2025.
About us: Pilgrim’s is the second largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico and the U.K. Pilgrim’s processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added poultry products for sale to customers in more than 100 countries, employs more than 50,000 people and contracts with more than 5,200 family farmers. Pilgrim’s is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado.
EOE, including disability/vets