Safety Specialist

Long Prairie Packing, LLC, an American Foods Group Company has an opportunity for a Safety Specialist at our Long Prairie, MN plant.

As a Safety Specialist you will:

• Be responsible for the coordination of safety and environmental programs (PPE check, Safety Audits, etc.)
• Contribute to meeting the mission and goals of the department and facility and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and regulations.
• Create Safety Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Postings.
• Coordinate safety/environmental programs to ensure a safe working environment consistent with all regulatory and environmental requirements and needs.
• Function as a safety/environmental coordinator in all safety/environmental issues to all levels in the organization.
• Recommend and assist in coordinating various components of the safety/environmental program, i.e., emergency preparedness, accident prevention, general plant safety, hazard surveillance, hazardous materials and SDS maintenance, and environmental waste/medical infectious waste.
• Be responsible for the appropriate dissemination of environmental and safety information to all levels of the organization under the direction of the Environmental Health and Safety Manager.
• Promote the organizations mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives, in support of the Environmental Health and Safety Manger.
• Create and maintain a work environment that encourages open communication and positive member relations to establish a climate of openness to trust.
• Conduct meetings and activities with various committees such as safety, environmental, ergonomics, and emergency response.
• Develop and deliver training material to related EHS topics.
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good communication, problem solving, and motivation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and understand others.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a high-pressure environment.
• Availability to support all shifts.

American Foods Group, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. American Foods Group, LLC will not discriminate against applicants who inquire about, disclose or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. Learn more: Pay Transparency. American Foods Group, LLC participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more: E-Verify

Long Prairie Packing Company, LLC an American Foods Group Company is a privately held beef processing company located in Long Prairie, Minnesota. We appreciate our employees and reward them for a job well done.  As a member of the team, you will find yourself challenged and contributing in a significant way to the success of the business, and you will be rewarded for that success.

Check Out the Long Prairie, MN Area!

Improve your quality of life by residing in Long Prairie, Minnesota, a rural city located in the center of Minnesota - A short drive from many of the best recreational areas in Minnesota, and not too far from the Twin Cities and the ever-famous Mall of America! Long Prairie’s museums, scenic golf courses, and historic buildings will fulfill your diverse interests.

The area also offers:

• Long Prairie Trails - 4 well-kept trails that extend throughout the entire city
• Lake Charlotte Beach which includes a swimming beach, fishing pier and boat launch, softball fields, and much more!
• Year-round community events that the whole family will love.