Safety Specialist
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Finding the right place to grow your career isnt (over) easy so were here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think youll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the way things have always been done. Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether youre into our values our brand or our egg-cellent puns we hope youll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time!
At Vital Farms we are proud of our incredible stakeholders and the diversity they represent from all areas and communities in which we operate and serve. We view this as a source of strength for us and your job is to help us make it even better.
Your Role:
The Safety Specialist II reports to the Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) Manager. The Safety Specialist II plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our amazing crew and the overall workplace environment. Their primary focus is on identifying assessing and mitigating potential hazards to prevent accidents injuries and health risks within the workplace. They will provide effective leadership and coaching to drive a zero-injury culture utilizing behavior-based safety principles.
What Youll Do:
- Partner with the HSE Manager to develop implement and manage comprehensive safety programs policies and procedures in alignment with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Conduct regular safety inspections audits and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and safety concerns. Recommend corrections or additional precautions to ensure compliance with established regulations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish safety goals and objectives.
- Manage all Occupational Health Safety and Environmental record keeping and reporting requirements for our sites.
- Oversee workers compensation claim management and return to work programs.
- Investigate track and documents accidents and near misses to understand causes and recommend changes to prevent future accidents.
- Design and deliver safety training programs for employees and management covering topics such as hazard identification emergency response and proper use of safety equipment.
- Foster a culture of safety by promoting open communication and collaboration across all levels of the organization.
- Stay updated on relevant regulations and industry best practices to ensure the organizations safety standards remain current.
- Act as a team player and step in to help as requested.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Bachelors degree and two years minimum related experience
- Relevant certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) or similar are highly desirable.
- Ability to quickly develop rapport and help others understand objectives and purposes
- Must have the ability to train and motivate members to achieve a safety-first culture
- Strong knowledge of local and federal safety regulations and standards.
- Microsoft proficiency including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook
- Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting using relevant tools and software.
- Experience in conducting safety training and presentations.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Youre no hero You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
- You give a sh*t You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.
- You raise the standards You know growth can be hard but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.
- You can walk in someone elses boots You seek to understand others viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
- You dont walk on eggshells Youre not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations.
What We Bring to the Table:
- A fast-paced energetic environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table.
- Competitive pay and benefits (Medical Dental Vision and Paid Parental Leave just to name a few).
- Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) 3% Contribution from Day 1.
- Annual bonus and equity grant (subject to business results and company approval)
- Free eggs and butter along with friends and family discounts.
- Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.
- Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.
At Vital Farms compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors which may include but are not limited to skill level experience education training market demands and business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current starting annual base salary for this position is $55000 - $65000. Please keep in mind that hiring at the maximum end of the range would not be typical in order to allow for potential continued future salary growth.
Who We Are:
Vital Farms a Certified B Corporation offers a range of ethically produced foods nationwide. Started on a single farm in Austin Texas in 2007 Vital Farms became a national consumer brand that works with 350 family farms and is the leading U.S. brand of pasture-raised eggs by retail dollar sales. Vital Farms products including shell eggs butter hard-boiled eggs and liquid whole eggs are sold in over 24000 stores nationwide. Vital Farms ethics are exemplified by its focus on the humane treatment of farm animals and sustainable farming practices. In addition as a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation Vital Farms prioritizes the long-term benefits of each of its stakeholders including farmers and suppliers customers and consumers communities and the environment crew members and stockholders. In short we exist to improve the lives of people animals and our planet through food.
In order to fulfill Vital Farms mission to bring ethically produced food to the table we seek to build teams that leverage diverse perspectives to create a welcoming and innovative environment that is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.
To that end we make employment decisions based on qualifications merit and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender and gender identity sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) sexual orientation marital status age national origin citizenship status military or veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
