Safety Specialist - 1st shift
Cooper Farms
Job Overview
- Job Category: Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Industry: Farm and Food Production
- Job Salary: $19 per hour
- Application Deadline: 7 July 2026
Job Description
Cooper Farms is a family-owned farm and food company based in Northwest Ohio for over 85 years. A commitment to teamwork and quality has made us one of the top turkey, hog and egg companies in the U.S. and awarded the company and its team an excellent reputation. Our Oakwood Division in Paulding County, Ohio, breeds hogs and turkeys while providing the best care to our animals in a small team setting. Cooper Farms is currently seeking a 1st shift Safety Specialist to join our team in Oakwood.
The primary goal of this position is to assist the Safety Manager in the efficient and effective operation of all respective programs.
- Assist the Safety Manager in the administration of all company safety programs
- Have working knowledge of all aspects of the safety department including, but not limited to, all the responsibilities of the Safety Assistant
- Take the lead and own at least two safety programs by reviewing, updating, implementing, training, and maintaining to ensure compliance
- Conduct hazard analysis within the workplace. Inspect facilities, work areas, and equipment. Monitor work practices and procedures for compliance with health and safety requirements and identify corrective actions
- Be proficient in root cause analysis to be able to assist/train managers and supervisors in the investigation process to arrive at a sound corrective action to prevent further incidents
- Investigate incidents and accidents to identify the root cause and how to mitigate the hazards identified
- Prepare and distribute written reports on the findings
- Continuous further education with attending safety specific programs/classes
- A High School Diploma
- Excellent people skills
- At least 1 year of experience in safety related field with safety specific education beyond OHSA 30
- OHSA 30, First Aid and CPR certification
Cooper Farms consistently works to be more than a workplace to our team members. We provide…
- Generous paid vacation immediately after hire
- Six (6) paid holidays, plus two (2) floating holidays
- Same Day Pay Available
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- FREE healthcare clinics
- 401(k) plan with company match
- $300 yearly wellness reimbursement
- Referral Bonus
- Great deals on Cooper Farms deli and turkey products
…and so many more opportunities to earn and grow with the company. Apply today to learn what “More Than A Workplace” really means!
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Job Overview
- Job Category: Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Industry: Farm and Food Production
- Job Salary: $19 per hour
- Application Deadline: 7 July 2026