Safety Specialist 2

Safety Specialist 2Come check out Turkey Hill! We're a growing, nationwide company, born and raised in Southcentral Pennsylvania, that has been creating delicious ice cream and beverages since 1931. We opened in Searcy, Arkansas in 2020! We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and leadership development opportunities with career-growth potential – join our team today!The Safety Specialist 2 position supports the company's safety goals by developing and auditing the company safety programs.Responsible to develop and implement the company's safety training programs.Responsible to audit multi-faceted programs, such as the hearing conservation program, that requires knowledge and action in several different areas.Respond effectively and appropriately in all emergency situations and incidents (fires, spills, near misses, etc.).Be able to perform basic industrial hygiene tests, such as a noise meter.Must be able to perform gap analysis on all safety related situations to ensure the proper root cause.Perform all duties in compliance with all corporate and regulatory quality, GLP, and safety regulations.Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and FSMA guidelines as well as all safety regulations.Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Food Safety & Quality.Demonstrate the ability to engage work in department and cross-functional teams to define and implement process improvements that provide value to the customer.Be accountable to the Turkey Hill Food Safety and Quality Principles.Perform all other duties as assignedYou could be a great fit if you have these things –High School diploma or equivalentCollege degree preferred, or in lieu of, NSI or OSHA certificationsFive (5) years of manufacturing experience, with food processing preferredPrevious office experience preferredStrong oral and written communication skillsStrong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office suiteOur associates enjoy these awesome benefits –Medical, dental, vision & prescriptionLife insurance, short-term & long-term disability401(k) with company match – immediately vested6 paid major holidaysEarn vacation and PTOEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Educational assistance reimbursementCompany bonus planFree ice cream!Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.The employee is required to talk and/or hear in an office setting (noise level is low) and manufacturing setting where noise levels can be high (PPE required).The employee is frequently required to stand and walk in an office or manufacturing environment from 4-8+ hours.The employee must be able to ascend and descend stairs, and where applicable and when necessary, to perform various job-related tasksMust be able to position self to move, reach with arms/hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to perform various job-related tasksThe employee must be able to inspect all job-related equipment (office or floor) to ensure it is in good working condition prior to use. Must be able to use hands/fingers to handle (or feel) to operate various types of office equipment.Must be able to operate all job-related equipment (powered, hand or office) as requiredVision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and adjust focusAbility to lift 20 pounds and/or push/pull 20 pounds on a regular or occasional basisMust have ability to travel to clients, customers, or other work sites by a variety of transportation methods.This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the essential functions of this position. It is not intended as an employment contract.This role is considered Safety Critical at Turkey Hill. In order to ensure safety for all of our associates, this role will have a zero tolerance policy when returning a positive drug screen, regardless of Medical Marijuana card holding status.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.