John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.
Job Description – Safety Specialist
Job Title: Safety Specialist 

Summary of the Position: 
The Safety Specialist is responsible for managing and monitoring safety programs, 
policies, and procedures that meet OSHA and other applicable requirements. 
Supports the Corporate Safety Department by facilitating inspections to identify 
unsafe conditions and training for proactive safety measures.

Functions of the Position: % Of Time Essential E) or Marginal (M)

Functions Performed
40% E Completes daily facility walk-through of all buildings to identify 
safety concerns and conduct compliance required audits. Stocks 
first aid kits for facility and maintains first aid log.

10% E Coordinates with Corporate Safety team on all issues that 
require immediate attention.

10% E Performs initial and reoccurring forklift training. (Classroom and 
proficiency testing)

10% E Maintains safety communication boards and postings. Prepares
written reports and metrics for the Corporate Safety 
Department. Responsible for SDSOnline site and chemical 
updates.

15% E Conducts safety trainings. Champions site corporate safety 
programs.

5% E Aids supervisors/managers in accident/incident investigations
and assists with completion of all required documentation.

5% E Manages the safety committee and all related activities.

5% E Maintains local safety training documentation including safety 
training, monthly safety meetings, and monthly safety 
committee minutes. Coordinates quarterly facility inspections.

Continually
• Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and 
consistently maintaining safe and quality food by 
following current good manufacturing practices, 
allergen/sanitation controls, food defense/food fraud, 
HACCP/FSMA, SQF, and regulatory requirements.

• Aware and accountable for maintaining and documenting 
preventative controls necessary to ensure food safety and 
quality.
• Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and 
quality issues to management.
• Responsible for partnering with others, sharing 
knowledge, skills, and information within assigned team 
and across functional areas. 
• Responsible for enhancing technical and functional 
competencies, as well as professional and leadership 
development.

Qualifications:
Education, Experience, and Knowledge: 
• Associate or bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Safety or Behavioral 
based leadership preferred.
• Two years of experience in safety or related discipline. 
• Experience in training safety programs and preventing unsafe conditions and 
acts. 
• Some knowledge of OSHA regulations preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: 
• OSHA 30 preferred
• Certified Safety Professional preferred
• Associate Safety Professional preferred

Skills and Competencies:
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management as well as hourly 
employees. 
• Bilingual, English/Spanish strongly preferred

Job Specific Requirements:
In the event that the Safety Specialist is absent, the department manager is 
responsible for providing an equally qualified person to cover this position.