Safety Specialist - Redbarn Pet Products LLC

About Us:

Redbarn® Pet Products is a manufacturer of premium pet food, treats, and chews. For over 20 years, Redbarn has been a family-owned business, and our co-founders, Jeff and Howie, are committed to staying that way. What began in 1996 as two lifelong best friends cooking in a kitchen has flourished into what they call, one big family. Jeff and Howie are honored to have many talented people who've worked beside them for 20 years now and to support a team of more than 500 today. Together, we work every day to put a smile on your pet's face.

The Company offers competitive wages and benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401(k) with a company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Metlife Voluntary Benefits, Pet Insurance, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick and Employee Pet Food Discounts.

Summary The Safety Specialist will implement policies to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
• Conducts employee training on applicable safety standards.
• Reviews safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
• Conducts safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations.
• Inspects safety equipment; recommends replacements.
• Drafts and implements internal safety standards and policies.
• Reviews accidents and incidents reported by employees and visitors to the facility.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or Health and safety certification required.
• One year of related experience preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct training.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel throughout facility to conduct safety inspections.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Redbarn® Pet Products is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Redbarn Pet Products, LLC., complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources at (562) 495-7315.

Redbarn® Pet Products does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Redbarn property and therefore, Redbarn Pet Products will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. At Redbarn® Pet Products request only, preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully executed agreement with Redbarn® Pet Products must be in place and current.

Compensation details: 50000-70000 Yearly Salary

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