Operational Safety Lead
Perry, Georgia, United States Job ID 77800 Job Category Other Professional CareersPerdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.
Summary
Provides technical and regulatory expertise to assist staff and field personnel in solution of safety, health and security related issues.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs daily audits within operations to ensure all plant safety protocols and procedures are being strictly adhered too,
- Train all new department safety reps on the daily inspection process they are to perform and the check sheets used to capture any potential hazard.
- Ensure all hazards identified by safety reps are reported to supervision, and the team leader advised of the corrective action taken.
- Assist in performing various safety training requirements as necessary to ensure associates understand their safety responsibilities.
- May be required to work various shifts and some weekends when production is running in order to deliver training to associates.
- Assist production supervision and the Safety & Security Manager in developing the weekly safety topics when needed.
- Will assist in attending department huddle meetings througout the month to ensure safety topics are being covered by team leaders in an effective way and report findings to senior management.
Minimum Education
High school or equivalent not required but beneficial. A minimum of 3 years further processing work experience and lab equivalent familiarity with the production equipment used in operations. Proficient computer skill using Word, Excel & Powerpoint.
Experience Requirements
3 + years of related experience in a manufacturing environment
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.
When in a plant environment:
Exposure primarily consists of wer and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit
Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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