Safety Assistant - Second Shift

Location: Lenox

** Brand:
** Michael Foods Inc.

** Categories:
** Operations Administrative

** Locations:
** Lenox, Iowa

** Position Type:
** Regular Full-Time

** Remote Eligible:
** No

** Req :
** 31082

** Job Description*
* ** Business Unit Overview*
* ** Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that's First in Food
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** Location Description*
* Michael Foods, Inc. located in Lenox, Iowa and often called the "Pearl of the Prairie" is where you can find small town living, focused on family and friends, with big city amenities not far from reach in Des Moines, Omaha, and Kansas City. Located in southwest Iowa, Taylor county, with a population of around 1400, the Lenox area reaches far beyond the city limits with beautiful and productive fields of corn, beans, and other croplands.

Lenox holds an amazing four day Rodeo every July and is home to a beautiful 36-9 hole golf course, several fishing and boating lakes, great area hunting, a beautiful city park with swimming pool, and many picnic parks. The MFI location in Lenox produces primarily pre-cooked egg patties. With its friendly atmosphere, safe environment, and progressive spirit, Lenox is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.

** Responsibilities*
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* POSITION SUMMARY:

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* Reporting to the Safety Manager/Supervisor, the Safety Assistant supports the facility's safety programs, compliance efforts, training initiatives, and recordkeeping while reinforcing workplace safety as a core value.

This position provides foundational experience in OSHA regulations, audits, risk assessment, and employee safety engagement, offering hands-on exposure to safety leadership responsibilities. By actively contributing to data tracking, safety observations, and SRMP team participation, the Safety Assistant ensures alignment with company-wide safety objectives and regulatory compliance. The role also provides critical administrative and operational support, preparing employees for advancement within MFI's safety leadership structure.

This position has the responsibility to comply with safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

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* DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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* + Manage, process, and maintain safety records, ensuring documentation is accurate, compliant, and accessible for use by the Safety Office and SRMP element teams.

+ Facilitate data entry into safety management platforms (Intelex) to track safety observations, audits, and training compliance.

+ Conduct workplace safety audits and inspections, supporting risk identification and corrective action planning.

+ Assist in safety training sessions, tracking attendance and ensuring employees receive required compliance education.

+ Support incident investigations, compiling reports and assisting in identifying corrective measures for unsafe conditions and behaviors.

+ Ensure contractor adherence to workplace safety guidelines during site projects.

+ Participate in safety-related committees and SRMP element teams, contributing to compliance initiatives.

+ Distribute PPE and safety materials, ensuring employees have proper protective equipment.

+ Provide administrative support to the Safety Manager/Supervisor, including documentation updates and compliance tracking.

+ Assist in Behavior-Based Safety (BBSO) initiatives, conducting observations and tracking data to improve safety performance.

+ Travel occasionally to assist with safety audits, training, and compliance efforts across MFI facilities.

+ Fill in for the Safety Manager/Supervisor when necessary, ensuring continuity in safety oversight.

+ Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and, incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.

+ Adhere to quality work practices, follow GMP's, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that

+ product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.

+ Perform other safety-related duties as assigned, including working flexible shifts, weekends, and overtime as required.

** Additional

Job Duties May Include:*
* + Drive real-time operational performance by actively participating in MOS meetings (3:00 PM, 6:15 PM, 7:00 PM, 9:15 PM, 10:45 PM), analyzing production data, identifying losses, and escalating critical issues based on impact and trends

+ Lead floor-based coaching efforts by maintaining high visibility on the production floor and reinforcing execution of Centerlining (CL) and CIL (Clean, Inspect,…