John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.

Job Description – Safety Specialist

Summary of the Position:

The Safety Specialist is responsible for managing and monitoring safety programs,

policies, and procedures that meet OSHA and other applicable requirements.

Supports the Corporate Safety Department by facilitating inspections to identify

unsafe conditions and training for proactive safety measures.

Functions Performed

• Completes daily facility walk-through of all buildings to identify

safety concerns and conduct compliance required audits. Stocks

first aid kits for facility and maintains first aid log.

• Coordinates with Corporate Safety team on all issues that

require immediate attention.

• Performs initial and reoccurring forklift training. (Classroom and

proficiency testing)

• Maintains safety communication boards and postings.
• Prepares written reports and metrics for the Corporate Safety

Department.

• Responsible for SDS Online site and chemical

updates.

• Conducts safety trainings. Champions site corporate safety

programs.

• Aids supervisors/managers in accident/incident investigations

and assists with completion of all required documentation.

• Manages the safety committee and all related activities.
• Maintains local safety training documentation including safety

training, monthly safety meetings, and monthly safety

committee minutes. Coordinates quarterly facility inspections.

Continually

• Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and

consistently maintaining safe and quality food by

following current good manufacturing practices,

allergen/sanitation controls, food defense/food fraud,

HACCP/FSMA, SQF, and regulatory requirements.

• Aware and accountable for maintaining and documenting

preventative controls necessary to ensure food safety and

quality.

• Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and

quality issues to management.

• Responsible for partnering with others, sharing

knowledge, skills, and information within assigned team

and across functional areas.

• Responsible for enhancing technical and functional

competencies, as well as professional and leadership

development.

Qualifications:

Education, Experience, and Knowledge:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Safety or Behavioral

based leadership preferred.

• Two years of experience in safety or related discipline.
• Experience in training safety programs and preventing unsafe conditions and

acts.

• Some knowledge of OSHA regulations preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• OSHA 30 preferred
• Certified Safety Professional preferred
• Associate Safety Professional preferred

Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management as well as hourly

employees.

• Bilingual, English/Spanish strongly preferred

Job Specific Requirements:

In the event that the Safety Specialist is absent, the department manager is

responsible for providing an equally qualified person to cover this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year