Ehs; Safety Technician

Locations

Bay Springs Plant

95 Commerce Dr

Bay Springs, MS 39422, USA

The Safety Technician supports the facility's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program by promoting a safe work environment, ensuring regulatory compliance, administering occupational health services, and assisting with injury prevention and incident management.

• Administer basic first aid and coordinate transportation for injured or ill team members when necessary.
• Conduct pre-employment, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screenings in accordance with company policy.
• Facilitate new hire safety orientation and maintain required training documentation.
• Conduct safety training, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), Hot Work, and other required programs.
• Assist with identifying, evaluating, and correcting unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Promote employee engagement and reinforce a culture of zero injuries.
• Participate in safety inspections, GEMBA walks, and oversee Safety Committee activities.
• Investigate workplace incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain OSHA injury and illness records (300/300A logs) and assist with annual reporting requirements.
• Maintain EHS records, personal injury files, and safety documentation.
• Assist with Return-to-Work (RTW) programs and transitional duty assignments.
• Communicate with third-party administrators regarding workers' compensation claims and provide updates to the EHS Manager.
• Calibrate, maintain, and utilize safety monitoring equipment, including PAA and multi-gas meters.
• Support facility compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Stand and walk approximately 50% of the workday; sit and work at a computer approximately 50% of the workday.
• Frequently bend, kneel, reach, and stoop; occasionally climb stairs or ladders.
• Occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry up to 40 pounds.
• Respond effectively during emergency situations.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Cold, wet poultry processing areas.
• Hot, humid, and dusty production and maintenance environments.
• Exposure to moving machinery, powered industrial equipment, chemicals, and noise levels exceeding 85 dBA.
• Indoor and outdoor work as business needs require.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of Environmental, Health, and Safety experience in a poultry processing facility.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general safety practices.
• Experience conducting employee safety training.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

This job description is not a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Management may change or add duties and responsibilities at any time without notice.

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