In 1985, Koch Foods started as a one-room chicken de-boning and cutting operation with 13 employees. We’ve grown to be one of the top poultry processors in the U.S., but the core of who we are remains unchanged: a team that is adept, reliable and service oriented.

Job Summary:

The Safety Manager is primarily responsible for overall safety compliance and enforcement of federal, local, and Company procedures, policies and regulations. The Safety Manager leads the safety and compliance function for the assigned plant, ensuring prevention of injury, illness, and property damage. In addition, oversees daily duties of Medical Safety Coordinators. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage safety & health programs, ensuring prevention of injuries, illnesses, and property loss


• Manage medical and worker’s compensation related activities 


• Investigate and report accidents, near misses, first aid, recordables and lost time injuries


• Conduct periodic safety inspections, ensuring compliance


• Administer safety programs (i.e. Lock out/Tag Out, Confined Space/Ergonomic programs, Hot work/Industrial Hygiene, etc.)


• Assist operations with regulatory inspections


• All other relevant duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma; Bachelor Degree preferred 


• 1+ year(s) relevant safety management experience


• Technical knowledge of OSHA laws, policies and regulations


• Certification as Safety Professional (CSP) preferred


• Demonstrated knowledge of ammonia refrigeration and electrical systems


• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills  


• Proficient technology and computer skills, including MS Office based programs

Physical/Environmental Factors:

Typical office environment within a plant setting:

• Use of computer, telephone and other office equipment 


• May encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day


• Regularly required to sit, talk, and listen


• Repetitive hand motions, and occasional standing, walking, reaching, and lifting up to 20 lbs


• Exposure to noise levels greater than 85 decibels


• Exposure to strong, raw meat odor

Benefits (after approximately 30 days of employment):

• Promotional Career Opportunities


• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance


• Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance


• 401k Savings Plan (after 1 year of employment)


• Paid Weekly


• Paid Time Off


• Employee Purchase Program


• Cobra Insurance Cost Reimbursement

Other:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

Koch Foods participates in the E-Verify system and uses all tools made available by the federal government to confirm the employment eligibility of all employees. All applicants are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process. U.S. law requires companies to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States – either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization.

INDLP

• High School Diploma; Bachelor Degree preferred 


• 1+ year(s) relevant safety management experience


• Technical knowledge of OSHA laws, policies and regulations


• Certification as Safety Professional (CSP) preferred


• Demonstrated knowledge of ammonia refrigeration and electrical systems


• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills  


• Proficient technology and computer skills, including MS Office based programs

• Promotional Career Opportunities


• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance


• Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance


• 401k Savings Plan (after 1 year of employment)


• Paid Weekly


• Paid Time Off


• Employee Purchase Program


• Cobra Insurance Cost Reimbursement