Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

Founded in 1988, our factory in Hereford has been producing the Merrick brand, a leader in natural and organic pet food where we don't just make pet food. We make the Best Food Ever. We believe that our people are the source of our competitive advantage, and as we invest in our people, we invest in our shared future. When you join our Purina Hereford, TX factory you are not only joining a leader in natural and organic pet food, but you are also joining a tight knit community focused on creating the most nutritious and wholesome food for pets.

The Safety Specialist is responsible for assisting the Safety Manager in training, maintaining records, and providing additional administrative support.  They will provide supervision and coordination to the plant safety representative in promoting a safety culture and directing the plant safety programs.

Work Schedule:  11:00 am – 8:00 pm CST

• Engage in a safe and healthy work environment to strive for zero accidents. Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with the plant policies, local laws, and OSHA Standards.
•  Ensure completion of behavioral based safety observations and communication.
• Provide indirect supervision to the plant Safety Representatives to ensure consistent and proactive application of the plants Safety Programs. 
• Conduct and assist with new hire safety training including record keeping.
• Responsible for assisting the Safety and Training Manager in administering all safety and employee development related programs and recordkeeping.  Provides training and development to all plant employees during monthly and quarterly safety activities and training.
• Filing of all safety related forms and documents.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 1+ years’ experience in a safety role in a production, manufacturing, agriculture, industrial, military or related environment.
• Bilingual – Spanish proficiency

The approximate pay range for this position is $59,000.00 to $91,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at   About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)
 

REQUISITION ID
347568

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
 
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
 

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