**Description** 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 EOE/Vet/Disabled