Safety Specialist

Who are we? Fresca Foods, located in Louisville just outside Boulder, Colorado, is a dynamic force in the natural foods industry where innovation fuels progress and creative ideas transform into future food lifestyles. For over two decades, we have partnered with global CPG companies and visionary entrepreneurs as both a natural foods manufacturing partner and a vertically integrated operator of natural food brands—working together to redefine traditional food categories and revolutionize the food system with a strong focus on safety and excellence. Combining the high-energy spirit of a startup with the stability and opportunity of a larger organization, Fresca Foods is committed to integrity, producing high-quality, sustainable food that promotes joy, well-being, and environmental stewardship. As a leading Boulder County employer and recipient of industry recognition, we are equally dedicated to community service and to creating abundant opportunities for motivated individuals who share our passion for great food and for shaping the future of our company. There's never been a more exciting time to join Fresca Foods! We're continuing to grow in a big way, including the launch of a brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with advanced automation and high-speed production technology. As we expand, we're creating new opportunities across the company for people who are excited to learn, grow, make an impact, and help shape what's next. If you're looking for a fast-paced, innovative environment where your work truly matters, we'd love to have you on the journey with us. Position Overview The Bilingual Safety Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving workplace safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental standards, and company policies. This role proactively identifies and mitigates safety risks, leads safety training initiatives, investigates incidents, and partners with leadership to strengthen the organization's safety culture. Working under general supervision, the Safety Specialist handles moderately complex safety matters, provides subject matter expertise, and supports regulatory readiness efforts. The position plays a key role in analyzing safety data, recommending corrective actions, overseeing contractor and equipment safety compliance, and ensuring proper documentation and reporting in accordance with applicable regulations. The Safety Specialist serves as a safety resource and mentor to supervisors and team members, promoting accountability, awareness, and continuous improvement across all operational areas. Essential Functions Develop, implement, and continuously improve site-wide safety programs and initiatives to prevent workplace injuries and incidents. Inspect work areas, equipment, and processes to identify hazards and implement corrective actions. Lead and deliver safety training programs, including OSHA compliance, LOTO, PPE, hearing conservation, and powered industrial equipment certification. Conduct incident investigations, perform root cause analysis, and develop corrective and preventive action plans. Prepare and submit regulatory documentation and accident reports in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements. Monitor safety performance metrics, analyze trends, and present recommendations to leadership to drive continuous improvement. Support internal and external audits, including OSHA and third-party compliance assessments. Oversee contractor safety orientation and compliance for on-site projects and capital improvements. Maintain and manage safety documentation systems, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), training records, and compliance logs. Partner with supervisors and managers to strengthen safety leadership, accountability, and culture across the organization. Provide mentoring and guidance to team members regarding safe work practices and regulatory requirements. Ensure a food-safe and compliant work environment, taking immediate action when safety or regulatory standards are compromised. Expand into broader EHS responsibilities, including environmental tracking and chemical inventory auditing. Perform other duties as assigned to support operational safety and EHS initiatives. Minimum Qualifications 2+ years' experience developing, coordinating, and delivering training programs for employees and supervisors. 2+ years' experience in regulated production environments required; food manufacturing experience preferred. 2+ years' experience conducting inspections, incident investigations, risk assessments, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective and preventive action plans. Bilingual in English and Spanish required. Able to support regulatory inspections, customer audits, and compliance reviews. Knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, confined space, powered industrial trucks (forklifts), hazard communication and contractor safety programs. Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industry safety standards. Knowledge of workers' compensation processes, injury management, and regulatory reporting requirements. Valid driver's license required. Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Industrial Hygiene, or a related field or equivalent experience Professional certifications preferred, such as OSHA 10 or 30-Hour, ASP, CSP, CHST, or equivalent, a plus Ability to identify systemic safety risks and recommend practical, sustainable corrective actions. Strong attention to detail with excellent follow-through and organizational skills. Strong verbal and written communication, documentation, and recordkeeping skills. Ability to effectively present safety information and training to employees at all levels of the organization. Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and collaborate effectively across departments. Ability to influence positive safety behaviors and drive accountability without direct authority. Demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, and a high degree of confidentiality. Ability to prioritize multiple projects, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities. Ability to work independently while supporting broader EHS objectives and initiatives. Maintains high confidentiality standards Work Environment Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time Able to work in both hot/warm conditions Able to work in an environment with peanuts and tree nuts Able to work a flexible schedule to meet training requirements Comfortable with a moderate noise level Benefits Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, pet insurance, 401(k) with company match, generous PTO, paid holidays, life insurance and short term disability insurance, annual bonus potential At Fresca, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Fresca Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal consideration regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. In addition, Fresca Foods is committed to equal pay for equal work. The pay range indicated in this job posting represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Although actual pay may vary and may be above or below this range, generally speaking, offers will typically be made in the bottom half of the listed range. The amount offered will take into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment. Please, no third party inquiries.

Pay:

$67,000.00 - $77,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Briefly describe your experience in employee safety training and safety compliance within a manufacturing or production environment. Include years of experience and industry. (2-3 sentences maximum) Do you currently reside in Colorado, and does the commute to Louisville work for you given your current location? Please rate your fluency in Spanish (both written and verbal) on a scale of 1-10. What are your minimum annual salary expectations?

Experience:

developing, coordinating, and delivering training programs: 2 years (Required) regulated production environment: 2 years (Required) conducting inspections, investigations, risk assessments: 2 years (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Required)

Work Location:

In person