Natchitoches, Louisiana On-site Full-time

Pilgrim's (JBS USA) is hiring a Safety Health and Specialist

Responsibilities

  • Investigate near misses, minor injuries, recordable incidents, lost-time injuries, and vehicle accidents within one day and follow up on corrective actions to completion.
  • Maintain a visible presence in the processing facility and other operational areas to promote safety awareness.
  • Perform routine safety and health inspections and ensure all identified issues are resolved.
  • Deliver certified training in areas including forklift operation, lockout/tagout, fall protection, respiratory protection, confined space entry, and other assigned topics.
  • Accurately and promptly record data in incident, training, and corrective action tracking systems.
  • Support organizational training needs and ensure all monthly safety training is completed on schedule.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective after 60 days of employment.
  • Paid time off including sick leave, vacation, observed holidays, and legally mandated leave.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match starting after one year, subject to company vesting policy.

Work Arrangement

On-site — processing plant, other site locations

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

  • Work schedule is primarily Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend shifts as needed.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits activate after 60 days of employment.
  • Paid time off includes sick leave, vacation, company-recognized holidays, and any statutorily required leave.
  • 401(k) plan includes employer matching contributions beginning after the first year, per vesting schedule.
  • Commitment to career advancement through ongoing learning and development programs.
  • Company enforces safety and integrity by conducting post-offer, pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background screenings.

About us

The company is a major global food producer with over 62,000 employees, operating in 14 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K., Ireland, and continental Europe, delivering fresh, frozen, and value-added food products to more than 100 countries.

Our mission

To excel in every aspect of operations with full commitment to the business, delivering superior products and services, building trusted supplier relationships, ensuring shareholder profitability, and creating better futures for all employees.

Our core values are

Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

Unsolicited Assistance

The company does not accept unsolicited candidate referrals from third-party recruiters. Any resume or profile submitted without a formal, approved agreement will become company property, and no fee will be paid if the candidate is hired.

Other

  • Work schedule follows a Monday-Friday pattern with some weekend duties as scheduled.
  • Ongoing professional development through structured learning and career growth initiatives.
  • Pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background checks are required for all new hires after offer acceptance.
  • Employment eligibility verification must be completed by the end of the third workday per federal law.
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Pilgrim's (JBS USA)
Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
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Department Operations Management Support
Category other
Posted a day ago