Safety Specialist - Guymon, OK

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Safety Specialist opportunity in our Guymon, OK plant. The Safety Specialist monitors, implements, and provides oversight for the organization's safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations for a 900,000 square foot pork processing facility with 2,700 employees.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30 countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the "Best Places to Work" by Kansas City's Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates safety programs, policies, procedures, facilities, and equipment to identify potential risks and implement safeguards and solutions
• Conducts routine internal audits to ensure all employees are knowledgeable and aware of all safety requirements and follow established policies and procedures
• Conducts incident investigations to determine root cause and coordinates with management to put corrective actions in place to prevent future incidents
• Communicates and collaborates regularly with all levels of employees on a preemptive time frame to help drive the importance of safety and protection of employees
• Develops, maintains, and modifies safety procedures including job safety analysis for all positions within the organization
• Assists with development of safety training programs and in some instances conducts safety meetings with departments
• Assists Operations Safety Manager and other safety representatives to ensure all EH&S programs meet compliance with corporate and government guidelines, such as OSHA and EPA

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 3 years' experience in the Environmental, Health and Safety field working as a safety professional (food industry preferred)
• Proven track record of developing and conducting training in a manufacturing environment

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree or Associates degree in a safety, environmental or related field of study
• Experience in a union setting with working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations
• Practical knowledge of ergonomics and ASP/CIH/RSM or RSO certifications in safety
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility
• The employee will occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to climb ladders and platforms and enter confined spaces
• Work in cold and warm temperature environment
• Able to wear applicable personal protective equipment as needed
• Work environment includes a manufacturing environment and normal office environment as well as climate extremes found in the production operations
• The noise level in the work environment is dependent on which environment you are in
• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested. Must be able to work a flexible schedule as necessary

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.