What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAFETY COORDINATOR 1ST position at Pilgrim's?
Qualifications
Minimum of five years related experience in poultry or meat processing plant
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work in adverse conditions
Must be able to work flexible days/hours when needed
Directly related experience may be substituted for degree requirements
Responsibilities
Conduct hazard and risk analyses
Ensure that all occupational safety and health tasks are completed as scheduled and required
Assist in submitting regular reports on the status of safety and health to senior management
Must be able to work with management and help them understand the various roles and activities in the safety and health management system
Assist as needed with Workers' Compensation Program (Partners Protection Program)
Act as advisor to senior management, supervisors and Occupational Health Department when needed
Work with Plant Safety Committee
Assist with implementation of new safety and health management systems
Maintain and track the accident record system, investigate accidents and check on corrective measures that are recommended to prevent reoccurrence
Conduct monthly supervisor safety training classes (train the trainer) as well as supervise departmental monthly safety and health training
Initiate activities that stimulate and maintain employee interest in safety and health
Conduct weekly plant safety inspection
Make daily plant inspections to uncover unsafe work practices and conditions before they cause accidents
Assist in management of exposure control program, hazard communication program, respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program
Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and company policies on industrial safety and health
Assist the complex safety manager and management team in setting standards for personal protective equipment and machine guarding
Work with the Occupational Health Department to help develop our ergonomics program
Assist in approving designs for new and modified equipment and inspect such equipment before putting into operation
Other duties as assigned
