Tyson Foods jobs in Vicksburg, MS - 153751 jobs

Job Details: Safety Assistant Department: Operations/Production Reports To: Safety Manager The Safety Assistant supports the Safety Manager in administering, monitoring, and enforcing workplace safety programs to ensure a safe and compliant work environment for all team members. This position plays a key role in promoting a strong safety culture by ensuring employees adhere to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while actively identifying and mitigating workplace hazards. Essential Functions Support the implementation and enforcement of plant safety policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with company standards Monitor production and facility areas to ensure team members are working safely and in compliance with safety rules Conduct routine safety observations, audits, and inspections; document findings and corrective actions Assist with incident, injury, and near-miss investigations, including documentation and follow-up actions Support safety training initiatives, including new hire orientation, refresher training, and safety meetings Assist with maintaining OSHA logs, safety records, and required documentation Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and escalate non-compliance as needed Partner with operations, maintenance, and supervision to address unsafe conditions and behaviors Support emergency response activities, drills, and preparedness initiatives Communicate safety concerns, trends, and observations to the Safety Manager Non-Essential Functions Assist with company-wide safety initiatives and campaigns Support regulatory inspections and audits as needed Perform other safety-related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED required One (1) to three (3) years of experience in manufacturing, food processing, or industrial safety preferred Basic knowledge of workplace safety principles Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Working knowledge of safety policies, procedures, and regulatory concepts Strong observational and problem-solving skills Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion Physical Demands Frequent walking, standing, and climbing throughout production and facility areas Ability to bend, reach, and use hands for inspections and documentation Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation Working Conditions Combination of office and production floor environments Exposure to cold, wet, noisy conditions, moving machinery, and industrial equipment Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Legal Disclaimer This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties may change at any time based on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Gotcha: Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED required One (1) to three (3) years of experience in manufacturing, food processing, or industrial safety preferred Basic knowledge of workplace safety principles Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Working knowledge of safety policies, procedures, and regulatory concepts Strong observational and problem-solving skills Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion All applicants must complete the final task that is separate from the application. If your application has not been fully submitted, you will need to complete any task that are awaiting. If you are logged in to your candidate profile, click on candidate home at the top right corner and it should show on the next screen the task that will need to be completed. For Application Status please login into your candidate profile. Please Select SMS text messaging during application process to be sure you will be contacted in a timely manner. Any Prior Workers that need to update their phone number please call Ask HR at ************** ***This location no longer accepts rehires*** Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: 3RD SHIFT (United States of America) Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more. If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here. Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.