Safety Specialist

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3 days ago Requisition

At Bell & Evans, we’ve built our reputation on doing things the right way - from quality and food safety to how we continuously improve the way we work.

3rd Shift;
Based on business needs; 8:00pm - 4:30am

As a family-owned company and America’s oldest branded chicken producer, we’re proud to be known for excellent chicken, humane animal welfare practices, and our commitment to uncompromising standards.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment where collaboration, accountability, and innovation matter - and where each role has a direct impact on how we operate and grow.

The Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting the execution of the organization’s environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs at the plant level. This role partners closely with operations leadership to proactively identify risks, drive behavioral safety practices, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

This position serves as a hands‑on, field‑facing safety resource, focused on prevention, engagement, and real‑time risk mitigation.

• Execute site‑level safety programs in alignment with corporate EHS strategy and regulatory requirements (OSHA, state, local)
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, procedures, and standards through consistent field presence
• Maintain OSHA logs and required documentation; support audit readiness and inspections
• Assist in development, implementation, and continuous improvement of SOPs and safety procedures

• Conduct routine floor walks, job observations, and safety audits to identify hazards and unsafe behaviors
• Partner with supervisors to correct unsafe conditions and reinforce safe work practices in real time
• Support Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and risk assessments for new processes, equipment, and changes

• Lead or support incident investigations, including near‑misses and recordables
• Conduct root cause analysis and partner with operations to implement corrective and preventive actions
• Track trends andprovideactionable insights to reduce risk and recurrence

• Deliver and coordinate safety training (new hire orientation, ongoing training, toolbox talks)
• Support development of a behavior‑based safety culture, emphasizing employee accountability and decision-making
• Partner with leadership to improve employee engagement in safety programs

• Serve as a visible safety advocate across the facility
• Facilitate or support Safety Committee activities and initiatives
• Reinforce safety as a core operational priority—not just compliance

• Assess PPE needs and ensure proper usage and availability
• Support tracking and administration of safety programs, metrics, and reporting
• Assist with contractor safety compliance where applicable
• Strong field presence and ability to influence at all levels
• Practical application of OSHA and safety regulations
• Root cause analysis and problem‑solving capability
• Coaching and behavioral influence skills
• Ability to balance compliance with operational realities

• 3+ years of safety experience in manufacturing, food processing, or similar environment
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management systems
• Experience conducting investigations and safety audits
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in plant environments
• First…