Summary of 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 TimeEssential/ Marginal·         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.25%Essential·         Coordinates with Corporate Safety team on all issues that require immediate attention.15%Essential·         Manages the safety committee and all related activities.15%Essential·         Performs initial and reoccurring forklift training. (Classroom and proficiency testing)10%Essential·         Maintains safety communication boards and postings. Prepares written reports and metrics for the Corporate Safety Department. Responsible for SDS Online site and chemical updates.10%Essential·         Conducts safety trainings. Champions site corporate safety programs.10%Essential·         Aids supervisors/managers in accident/incident investigations and assists with completion of all required documentation.10%Essential·         Manages the safety committee and all related activities.5%Essential

·         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.

·         Responsible for compliance with all safety policies and procedures established for health and workplace safety.

·         Responsible for supporting safety culture by practicing safe work behaviors, reporting potential hazards, and conducting safety observations as assigned.

·         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.Continually

 

 

Supervisory Responsibility:

Does this position have supervisory responsibility? No

If yes, please list the titles of the positions responsible.

 

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Knowledge: Associate or bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Safety or Behavioral based leadership preferred. Three-four years of experience in safety or related discipline. Experience in training safety programs and preventing unsafe conditions and acts. Required knowledge of OSHA regulations.

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: OSHA 30 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. Self-motived and able to work unsupervised Bilingual, English/Spanish strongly preferred

 

Job Specific Requirements:

In the event that the Safety Specialist is absent, the Plant Manager is responsible for providing an equally qualified person to cover this position.

 

 

JBSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.