Safety Specialist

Benefits FOR YOU!

• Company paid holidays/floating holidays
• Generous PTO
• We offer BCBS of TN health, dental and vision coverage at a very low cost
• Company paid short-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Company paid life insurance
• 401k company match at 100% of the first 2% and 50% of the next 4%
• tuition reimbursement (employee & children)
• student loan assistance - we pay your student loans for you
• Employee loans/pay advances after 1 year of employment

Tosh Farms is a rapidly growing, family-owned crop and swine production business with over 500 employees. While we are family-owned, we are not a small outfit – we have 3 companies operating under the Tosh Farms – Tosh Farms, Tosh Pork, and Bacon by Gosh. We are the #1 pork producer in the state of Tennessee and top 30 in the United States.

The Safety Specialist partners closely with departments across the organization to strengthen and advance our safety program through hands‑on support, training, and field engagement. Reporting to the Safety Manager, this role delivers required safety training, conducts inspections and audits, and ensures compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. This is a highly visible, field‑focused position for someone who enjoys variety, problem‑solving, and building strong safety partnerships.

• Large focus on delivering and coordinating classroom + hands‑on training (LOTO, Fall Pro, Mobile equipment)
• Support and improve LOTO (procedures, periodic inspections, authorized training, verification)
• Support and improve Fall protection (planning, equipment inspection, anchors, compliance)
• Support and improve Mobile equipment / PIT & MEWP (qualification support, daily inspections, operating rules, pedestrian separation)
• Conduct regular walk‑through inspections, audits, and field observations across production areas, shops, yards, facilities, and job sites
• Identify hazards, recommend solutions, and drive corrective actions through closure
• Partner with supervisors to manage high‑risk work activities such as energy isolation, work at heights, mobile equipment operations, and contractor activity
• Fall protection planning, equipment inspections, and compliance
• Mobile equipment qualification, inspections, and safe operating practices
• Manage training schedules, assignments, compliance tracking, and reporting through EHS/LMS systems
• Assist departments with safe work permits and pre‑job safety assessments
• Investigate incidents and near misses; conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Maintain safety documentation including training records, inspection reports, and corrective actions
• Support multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Promote and champion a proactive, positive safety culture
• Follow all company policies and perform other duties as assigned

• Minimum 18 years of age
• 1–3 years of safety/EHS experience in general industry, agriculture, construction, manufacturing, or a related field
• Practical, hands‑on knowledge of mobile equipment (forklifts, scissor/boom lifts), lockout/tagout (LOTO), fall protection, and other OSHA‑related safety practices
• Experience delivering safety training and coaching in the field (e.g., forklift, LOTO, fall protection, etc.)
• Experience assisting with incident and near‑miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, coordinate, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities
• Self‑directed, dependable, and able to follow detailed instructions with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to effectively engage and support a diverse workforce
• Sound judgment, decision‑making ability, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Teams, Excel, SharePoint) and familiarity with EHS software/LMS systems (HSI, Intelex preferred)
• Experience in general manufacturing and small‑scale construction environments preferred
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and stand or walk for…