Safety Director-meat processing plant Job at American Farmers Network, Idaho Falls, ID

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  • American Farmers Network
  • Idaho Falls, ID

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

• Develop and enforce safety policies, procedures, and programs tailored to meat processing and slaughter operations.

• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments throughout the facility.

• Lead investigations of workplace accidents, injuries, and near-misses; recommend and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, USDA FSIS, EPA, and other applicable regulations.

• Maintain and update safety records, training logs, and incident reports.

• Coordinate and deliver safety training for all employees, including PPE use, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and bloodborne pathogens.

• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory inspections and audits.

• Collaborate with supervisors on workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work programs.

• Monitor and manage safety metrics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement.

• Implement and lead the facility’s safety committee and participate in cross-functional safety initiatives.

• Ensure 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.

· Preferred 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 preferred due to workforce diversity.

· 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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