Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist – Afternoon Shift

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

In this key role, you'll help lead and support safety initiatives within our poultry processing facility in Cold Spring, MN. You'll work closely with plant leadership and team members to promote a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace by developing and administering safety programs, conducting audits and inspections, delivering training, and ensuring adherence to all applicable safety regulations. This position plays an essential role in building and maintaining a strong safety culture while supporting continuous improvement across plant operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate safety and health hazards by assessing environmental, operational, and occupational conditions and recommending preventive measures.
• Develop, implement, and promote safety systems, policies, procedures, and training programs to support safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations by interpreting requirements and advising management on appropriate actions.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections, report findings, monitor trends, and help enforce safety standards throughout the facility.
• Partner with plant leadership to promote a proactive safety culture and encourage employee involvement in safety initiatives.
• Maintain safety records, reporting systems, and databases to support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, coaching, and development of safety team members as needed.
• Support investigations, corrective actions, and safety improvement projects across the facility.
• Provide guidance and updates regarding regulatory changes and their impact on plant operations and team members.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the Plant Safety and Operations Teams.

What You'll Need

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience: Two or more years of related safety experience preferred. Experience in manufacturing, food production, or a similar industrial environment is a plus.
• Skills: Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety programs; strong communication and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities; proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Afternoon Shift;
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; ,
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays, and any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour;
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K., the Republic of Ireland, and continental Europe.

Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets