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. 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: BS Degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience EOE/Vet/Disabled