Safety Director-meat processing plant in Idaho Falls
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Job Description
Company Description
American Farmers Network is a premier supplier of Grass-Fed All-Natural and Certified Organic Beef. We provide raw materials, wholesale products, and finished retail products. Based in Idaho Falls, ID, our company is dedicated to offering high-quality beef products with a focus on sustainability and health.
Role Description
The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety and health programs to ensure a safe working environment in a meat processing plant for compliance with OSHA, USDA, and company standards. This role plays a critical part in protecting employees, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting a culture of safety in a high-risk meat processing and slaughter facility.
Key Responsibilities
•\tDevelop and enforce safety policies, procedures, and programs tailored to meat processing and slaughter operations.
•\tConduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments throughout the facility.
•\tLead investigations of workplace accidents, injuries, and near-misses; recommend and implement corrective actions.
•\tEnsure compliance with OSHA, USDA FSIS, EPA, and other applicable regulations.
•\tMaintain and update safety records, training logs, and incident reports.
•\tCoordinate and deliver safety training for all employees, including PPE use, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and bloodborne pathogens.
•\tServe as the primary contact for regulatory inspections and audits.
•\tCollaborate with supervisors on workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
•\tMonitor and manage safety metrics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
•\tImplement and lead the facility’s safety committee and participate in cross-functional safety initiatives.
•\tEnsure all equipment has safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in place and that they are regularly reviewed and updated.
Qualifications
· 5+ years of safety management experience in a manufacturing, meat industry environment.
· In-depth knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry Standards), USDA FSIS regulations, HACCP, SSOPs, PPE standards, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
· certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), HAZWOPER, or First Aid/CPR Instructor.
· Experience conducting incident investigations and implementing corrective/preventive actions
· Strong understanding of ergonomics, chemical safety, and biological hazard control.
· Proficiency in safety management systems (SMS) and incident tracking software.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to train and influence employees at all levels.
· Strong organizational and documentation skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
· Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly due to workforce .
· Ability to work in physically demanding environments (cold, wet, noisy) and respond to emergencies.
- Experience in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Occupational Health
- Skills in Accident Investigation and conducting Training sessions
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively on-site in Idaho Falls, ID
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Safety Management, or related field
- Experience in the agricultural or food industry is a plus
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