Safety Technician B-Shift

SUMMARY:

This role supports the organization’s safety and compliance efforts by helping ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health and safety regulations. The position assists with risk assessments, accident and near-miss investigations, safety training, and job hazard analyses while working closely with supervisors, safety committees, and employees. Responsibilities also include supporting emergency response efforts, evaluating safety equipment and PPE, conducting inspections and ergonomic assessments, and staying current on evolving safety standards and best practices to maintain a safe, compliant workplace.

 

YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 18 TO WORK AT TRIUMPH FOODS. Triumph Foods only employs individuals who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18 your application will not be considered.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

 

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local legislation and health and safety codes.
• Assessing risk potential across the organization and ensuring proper signage, guarding, and protection measures are in place.
• Support and assist in conducting accident investigations.
• Assist with job hazard analysis and ergonomic assessments.
• Assist with and conduct PIT Training, evaluations, and inspections. Includes necessary trainer qualifications.
• Participating in or assisting Safety Committee members, supervisors, and/or generals, including safety walks and SORs.
• Assisting with compliance training for all employees and ensuring delivery to keep the facility compliant.
• Working with others to evaluate new safety equipment and management of necessary PPE.
• Responding and providing assistance to all emergency situations.
• Keeping up-to-date on new safety methods and procedures to applicable codes and regulations.
• Assist with investigation for Near Miss and Accidents.

 

 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

1 year of experience (including internships), preferably in the meat industry. Experience as a safety program participant is a plus but not required. A four-year degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field is a plus. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

Member of HazMat Team and Confined Space Rescue Team.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to communicate and assist with Safety policies and programs.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Basic math skills.

 

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to handle tough situations with ease and influence.

 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to work various shifts to meet the needs of the business. Participate as a member of the Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Response Team. Demonstrate proficiency in software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Make multiple visits all production areas of the plant. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to mov