Job Title: Safety Specialist

Department: Safety

Location: Pasco, WA

Reports To: Safety Manager

Job Type: Full time

Compensation:
This role may be filled as hourly ($33.65 - $39.90/hr) or salaried ($80,168-$83,000/year), depending on classification.
Job Summary

The Safety Specialist is a crucial member of the Versova Management Safety Team, working across all farms to ensure compliance with Federal, State, Company, and other agency regulations. This role supports the development and implementation of safety programs, conducts inspections, maintains safety records, and coordinates safety initiatives to create and maintain a safe work environment for all employees.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and programs
• Conduct routine safety and hazard inspections across facilities
• Maintain comprehensive safety records, including employee training, inspections, and incident reports
• Coordinate and assist in safety training for employees at all levels
• Investigate accidents and incidents, identifying root causes and trends
• Assist with workers' compensation processes, including record-keeping and coordination with site managers
• Ensure compliance with OSHA recordkeeping requirements
• Prepare and distribute routine safety dashboard reports and analytics
• Administer safety incentive programs
• Assist in coordinating safety audits and inspections
• Communicate regularly with team members and stakeholders on safety matters
• Support the review and update of LOTO (Lock Out/Tag Out) procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1-2 years of experience in safety administration or related role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field
• 30 Hour OSHA General Industry Certificate
• Experience with safety management software
• Familiarity with workers' compensation processes

Work Environment

This position involves a mix of office work and on-site safety activities across multiple farm locations. The Safety Specialist must be comfortable in various agricultural settings, which may involve exposure to different climate conditions, including extreme temperatures. Some travel between sites is required. The role may involve responding to safety incidents outside normal business hours. This position offers the opportunity to significantly impact workplace safety culture and practices across the organization.

About Us:

Versova is one of the largest egg producers in the United States, bringing together family-owned farms in Iowa, Ohio, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. With over six decades of industry experience, our team of more than 2,000 employees is dedicated to exceptional flock care, environmental stewardship, and producing safe, high-quality eggs. More than just a workplace, Versova is a team built on shared values, working together to enrich our communities and uphold the highest ethical standards.

As a family of companies and a company of families, we are guided by a strong set of Core Values: Recognition, Initiative, Safety & Security, Service, Community, Respect, Integrity, Ownership, and Excellence. These values drive our commitment to responsible employment, sustainability, and industry innovation. When you join Versova, you become part of something bigger - working together to lead the future of egg production with integrity and excellence.

Benefits:

• Regular performance reviews
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA with company match
• Paid time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Disclosure

This job description is not exhaustive, as employees may perform additional related duties as needed. Employment is based on an 'at-will' basis. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, as applicable to the role and in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.