Safety Specialist, Compliance - Alexandria Pike Cold Spring, Kentucky, United States

Only for registered members Alexandria Pike Cold Spring, Kentucky, United States

2 days ago

Company Details · Darling 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. We're the n ...

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Company Details

Darling 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. We're 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 Summary

The Safety Specialist, Compliance plays a pivotal role in driving organizational compliance with OSHA regulations and internal safety protocols. This position is responsible for conducting in-depth safety audits across multiple site locations, identifying gaps in compliance, and collaborating with site leadership to develop and implement corrective action plans. The position involves analyzing safety performance metrics, identifying trends, and recommending strategic interventions to enhance compliance and reduce risk.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Monitors the progress of the corrective action plans to ensure timely resolution and sustained improvement, providing regular updates to senior safety leadership. Conducts regular audits of facilities, processes, and safety programs to assess compliance with OSHA and internal standards

Develops audit protocols and checklists tailored to specific operational environments

Document findings, recommend corrective actions, and track resolution progress

Monitors and interprets OSHA regulations and ensure company policies align with current standards

Serves as the subject matter expert on OSHA-related matters, providing guidance to site safety teams and leadership

Prepares and submits required OSHA documentation and reports

Assists in the delivery of OSHA-focused training programs for employees and management.

Promotes awareness of safety policies and procedures through ongoing education initiatives.

Supports investigations of workplace incidents to identify root causes and ensure proper documentation

Collaborates with site teams to implement corrective actions and prevent recurrence

Analyzes safety data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement

Participates in cross-functional safety committees and initiatives

Serves as a key resource for site teams, offering expert guidance, training, and support to foster a proactive safety culture.

Recommends and implements best practices to enhance safety performance

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Engineering, or a related field or 4+ years of related experience

2 to 4 years+ experience in safety training, auditing, or standards development in a corporate or multi-site environment

Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and other applicable safety regulations

Ability to travel to company locations as needed (up to 50%)

Must be able to conduct physical inspections in industrial environments

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, CHST, or equivalent preferred

Experience in high-risk industries such as construction, manufacturing, or logistics

Experience conducting safety audits and developing corrective action plans

The 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:

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The 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 Environment

None

Occasionally = 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 cold

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Exposed to bio hazardous conditions

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Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations

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Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock

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Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment

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Travels to offsite locations

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Other (please describe):

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Physical Demands

None

Occasionally = up to 20%

Frequently = 21% to 50%

Constantly = at least 51%

Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position.

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Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location.

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Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery.

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Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet.

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Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder.

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Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions.

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Weight and Force Demands

None

Occasionally = up to 20%

Frequently = 21% to 50%

Constantly = at least 51%

Up to 10 pounds

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Up to 25 pounds

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Up to 50 pounds

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Up to 100 pounds

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More than 100 pounds

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Vision Demands

No special vision requirements

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Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

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Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)

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Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

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Peripheral vision

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Depth perception

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