Safety Specialist

Join America’s favorite family bakery since 1934—home of Little Debbie®, Drake’s® Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery® Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You’ll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you’ll discover a better way to live and work.

Pay

Salaried grade 6
68,900 – 77,800 / year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Actual salaries may vary and in some cases may be higher with extensive experience and strong performance.

Exempt

Schedule

1st Shift (Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.); hours will vary as needed to fulfill job duties.

Location

555 McKee Drive, Gentry AR 72734

Job Summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Safety Specialist to join our HR team.

• Trains employees on specialized safety and health requirements to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Oversees field activities and monitors for health and safety compliance.
• Investigates accidents. Assists in accident investigation and reviews accident reports.
• Identifies potential causes for accidents and recommends changes in policies and procedures to prevent accidents and illness.
• Provides specialized knowledge in safety programs, procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Provides safety consulting and support services to business partners.
• Reviews safety measures data and works with business partners to identify hazards and reduce risk.
• Performs safety audits for business partners.
• Is responsible for disaster planning including Fire, Chemical and Natural disaster.
• Provides consulting services to business partners regarding safety and property health concerns.
• Develops and maintains a working relationship with local emergency agencies.
• Maintains a working knowledge of current OSHA regulations and other consensus standards adopted by OSHA
• Demonstrates workplace behavior consistent with company policies and values.
• Communicates job information to accomplish work tasks.
• Maintains good attendance as defined by company and/or department policy.
• Exercises personal safety on the job and demonstrates a commitment to the safety of others.
• May supervise other employees and may be responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of this unit. May carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing.
• Coordinates Safety Risk Assessment efforts.

Required Qualifications

• At least 31 semesters hours of college or equivalent work experience (2 years of work experience is equal to 1 year of education)
• Three full years of employment in a related position with this corporation or some other organization
• Positive human relations skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent communication, personal and digital communication skills.
• Verifiable and stable work history
• Must pass drug screen
• Must be willing and able to travel as required to support business needs.
• Must have or be able to obtain a passport

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing facility.
• 4 year degree in occupational safety, safety management or safety engineering
• OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Experience
• Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer
• Other Advanced Safety Certifications

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Profit-sharing cash bonus program
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• 25 days Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• Supplemental plans, including life insurance
• Fully-paid parental leave
• Health Center and Pharmacy
• Mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits (company-paid)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer