Job Description

Job Description

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for leading and developing the facility’s occupational safety program, ensuring compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 standards and minimizing workplace hazards in a USDA-regulated meat and poultry processing environment. This individual will serve as the facility’s subject matter expert on employee safety and will spearhead the development of the Safety Department as a standalone function.

** Major Responsibilities**

• Develop, implement, and maintain OSHA-compliant safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Conduct and document regular facility inspections, hazard assessments, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Manage compliance with Lockout/Tagout (29 CFR 1910.147), Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200), and other relevant standards.
• Develop, implement, and conduct drills for the facility’s Fire Evacuation Plan, Emergency Action Plan (EAP), and Severe Weather protocols in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.38.
• Interface with OSHA representatives during inspections or investigations.
• Lead incident investigations using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and 5-Whys methodology.
• Maintain accurate OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 logs.
• Ensure timely reporting of work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Conduct safety training programs for new hires and refresher training for current staff.
• Maintain safety training matrix and documentation.
• Champion a safety-first culture through employee engagement and toolbox talks.
• Track safety KPIs such as TRIR, DART rate, and Near Miss frequency.
• Develop corrective and preventive action plans (CAPAs) based on trend analysis.
• Participate in cross-functional safety audits and internal reviews.

** Qualifications**

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of safety experience in manufacturing or food processing (meat/poultry preferred)
• OSHA 30-hour General Industry Certification required (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
• Familiarity with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (English/Spanish bilingual preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, incident tracking tools, and training platforms
• Strong organizational and leadership skills

** Preferred Qualifications**

• First Aid/CPR Instructor Certification
• Experience with establishing a new safety program or department
• Six Sigma Green Belt or knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

** Working Conditions**

• Work environment includes exposure to cold, wet, and loud processing areas
• Frequent walking, standing, and climbing stairs
• PPE required in production zones (hard hat, steel-toe shoes, hearing protection, etc.)

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

_ We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status._

Company Description

Cibao Meat Products Meat formerly Cima Meat, was founded in 1969 with Salami Campesino, this was the beginning of a family of sausage products. Now we have been over 40 years being a family business. The founder Mr. Siegfried Vieluf our father began in a small place located in the Washington Heights area in the city of New York. When he started the business, Lutzi and Heinz were still in school. Today they have been committed to continue the tradition has been for more than 40 years The Tradition of Quality? is not only our slogan it is our goal. The tradition of making quality products and providing excellent service has made us the favorites of the Hispanic community.

Our experience has shown that the use of an appropriate quality control, added to the finest ingredients, our formulas and the special attention in the manufacturing process to provide our customers the largest food product on the market. At the same time we are concerned about carrying our products fresh and quickly to places of sale. We distribute our goods weekly or twice a week, but most of the orders we receive are delivered the next day. This type of service ensures that our customers always buy the freshest product possible.

We are in a state of the art facility and look forward to having you as part of our family.

Company Description

Cibao Meat Products Meat formerly Cima Meat, was founded in 1969 with Salami Campesino, this was the beginning of a family of sausage products. Now we have been over 40 years being a family business. The founder Mr. Siegfried Vieluf our father began in a small place located in the Washington Heights area in the city of New York. When he started the business, Lutzi and Heinz were still in school. Today they have been committed to continue the tradition has been for more than 40 years The Tradition of Quality? is not only our slogan it is our goal. The tradition of making quality products and providing excellent service has made us the favorites of the Hispanic community.\r\n\r\nOur experience has shown that the use of an appropriate quality control, added to the finest ingredients, our formulas and the special attention in the manufacturing process to provide our customers the largest food product on the market. At the same time we are concerned about carrying our products fresh and quickly to places of sale. We distribute our goods weekly or twice a week, but most of the orders we receive are delivered the next day. This type of service ensures that our customers always buy the freshest product possible.\r\n\r\nWe are in a state of the art facility and look forward to having you as part of our family.