Safety Specialist, Training and Development at Darling Ingredients

Company DetailsDarling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. Were the number one publicly traded company of our kind operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable helping move the world toward a more circular economy.Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k) Health Dental and Vision Insurance and Paid Time Off.Job SummaryThe Safety Specialist Training and Development is responsible for designing implementing and evaluating safety training programs across the organization. This role ensures that all employees are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a safe and compliant work environment. The ideal candidate will be a proactive safety professional with a passion for education a strong understanding of OSHA and other regulatory requirements and the ability to engage employees at all levels.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Develops implements and maintains comprehensive safety training programs tailored to various roles and departmentsConducts needs assessments to identify training gaps and recommend appropriate solutionsDelivers engaging in-person and virtual safety training sessions workshops and toolbox talksCreates and maintains training materials including manuals e-learning modules videos and job aidsMonitors and evaluates the effectiveness of training programs through assessments feedback and performance metricsMaintains accurate training records and generate reports for internal and external audits.Supports incident investigations by identifying training-related root causes and recommending corrective actionsStays current on industry best practices regulatory changes and emerging safety technologiesCollaborates with cross-functional teams to implement safety campaigns initiatives and continuous improvement projectsParticipates in incident investigations root cause analyses and the development of corrective action plansMonitors industry trends regulatory updates and best practices to inform safety strategies.Serves as a subject matter expert and resource for safety-related inquiries and initiatives across the organizationOther duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety Environmental Health Industrial Engineering or a related field or 4 years of related experience2 to 4 years experience in safety training auditing or standards development in a corporate or multi-site environmentStrong knowledge of OSHA standards and other applicable safety regulationsExperience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning development tools. Experience with Cornerstone a plusExcellent communication presentation and interpersonal skillsAbility to travel to company locations as needed (up to 50%)Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plusStrong working knowledge of content creation software including Adobe Captivate Articulate Photoshop etcProfessional certifications such as ASP CSP CHST or equivalent preferredExperience in high-risk industries such as construction manufacturing or logisticsFamiliarity with adult learning principles instructional design and behavior-based safety programsThe information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties knowledge skills and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery integrity and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race color creed religion age pregnancy sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin genetic information physical or mental disability military service protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information please click on the link and paste into your browser: Conditions and Physical DemandsThe physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties of this job. Working EnvironmentNoneOccasionally up to 20%Frequently 21% to 50%Constantly at least 51%Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level strong odors and/or exposure to heat and coldExposed to bio hazardous conditionsExposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerationsExposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shockHandles or works with potentially dangerous equipmentTravels to offsite locationsOther (please describe): Physical DemandsNoneOccasionally up to 20%Frequently 21% to 50%Constantly at least 51%Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position.Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location.Use hands to finger handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery.Stoop kneel crouch or crawl: Must be able to position ones self to maintain computers in the lab including under desks and in the server closet.Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder.Talk hear taste smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions. Weight and Force DemandsNoneOccasionally up to 20%Frequently 21% to 50%Constantly at least 51%Up to 10 poundsUp to 25 pounds Up to 50 poundsUp to 100 poundsMore than 100 pounds Vision Demands No special vision requirementsClose vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)Peripheral visionDepth perceptionAbility to adjust focusRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Microsoft Office,Computer Skills,Construction Experience,Food Safety Experience,Root cause Analysis,Microsoft Powerpoint,OSHA,Child Protective Services,EPA,Unity,EHS,Manufacturing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1