Safety Specialist

Who are we? Fresca Foods, located in Louisville just outside Boulder, Colorado, is a dynamic force in the natural foods industry where innovation fuels progress and creative ideas transform into future food lifestyles. For over two decades, we have partnered with global CPG companies and visionary entrepreneurs as both a natural foods manufacturing partner and a vertically integrated operator of natural food brands—working together to redefine traditional food categories and revolutionize the food system with a strong focus on safety and excellence.

Combining the high-energy spirit of a startup with the stability and opportunity of a larger organization, Fresca Foods is committed to integrity, producing high-quality, sustainable food that promotes joy, well-being, and environmental stewardship. As a leading Boulder County employer and recipient of industry recognition, we are equally dedicated to community service and to creating abundant opportunities for motivated individuals who share our passion for great food and for shaping the future of our company.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join Fresca Foods! We’re continuing to grow in a big way, including the launch of a brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with advanced automation and high-speed production technology. As we expand, we’re creating new opportunities across the company for people who are excited to learn, grow, make an impact, and help shape what’s next.

If you’re looking for a fast-paced, innovative environment where your work truly matters, we’d love to have you on the journey with us.

The Safety Specialist supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of workplace safety programs to maintain compliance with OSHA requirements, environmental standards, and company policies. This floor-focused role identifies and mitigates hazards, delivers safety training and certifications, conducts incident investigations and root cause analysis, supports audits, maintains compliance records, and partners with leaders and team members to strengthen safety accountability and culture.

The position also supports contractor safety, safety performance reporting, and expanding EHS responsibilities.

• Develop, implement, and improve site-wide safety programs and initiatives to prevent workplace injuries and incidents.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor; inspect work areas, equipment, and processes, identify hazards, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver safety training and certifications, including LOTO, PPE, hearing conservation, powered industrial trucks, hazard communication, and other OSHA-related topics.
• Conduct incident and near-miss investigations, perform root cause analysis, and develop corrective and preventive action plans.
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, customer assessments, and other compliance reviews.
• Monitor safety metrics and trends; complete required data entry, documentation, reports, and recommendations for leadership.
• Maintain safety records and compliance systems, including SDS, training records, inspection records, corrective actions, and required regulatory documentation.
• Oversee contractor safety orientation and support compliance for on-site projects and capital improvements.
• Partner with supervisors and managers to coach safe work practices, strengthen accountability, and influence positive safety behaviors without direct authority.
• Take appropriate action when unsafe conditions, behaviors, or regulatory requirements are identified or compromised.
• Support workers’ compensation and injury-management processes, including documentation and regulatory reporting as…