Safety & Health Specialist


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Job Title: Safety & Health Specialist
Location: Broadway, VA, South United States, USA

Company: Pilgrim's
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Medical/Health/Safety
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible for providing guidance, direction , and leadership to the site's safety process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Investigate near misses, first aid cases, recordables, lost day injuries, and vehicular accidents within 24 hours .
  • 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.
  • Manage Powered Industrial Truck Program
  • Oversee Safety recordkeeping processes
  • Maintain HAZMAT Certification
  • Provide training support to the organization and ensure that all required monthly training is completed as scheduled.
  • Maintain compliant Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Qualification files in JJ Keller Encompass
  • Process Driver Qualification files for new drivers in the JJ Keller database
  • Maintain compliant Light Duty Driver Qualification files
  • Manage the Lytx (Drive Cam) Database
  • Maintain compliance with Fleet Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Coordinate & conduct driver training, as needed
  • Be able to be certified as a Smith System Driver Instructor
  • Conduct weekly driver audits
  • Manage compliance to meet annual fleet audit
  • Other duties as assigned


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, DOT, 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

EOE, including disability/vets

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Job Post Date: 12/17/25
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Country: USA

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