Safety Specialist, Training and Development

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, 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 management's 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 departments
• Conducts needs assessments to identify training gaps and recommend appropriate solutions
• Delivers engaging in-person and virtual safety training sessions, workshops, and toolbox talks
• Creates and maintains training materials, including manuals, e-learning modules, videos, and job aids
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics
• Maintains accurate training records and generate reports for internal and external audits.
• Supports incident investigations by identifying training-related root causes and recommending corrective actions
• Stays current on industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging safety technologies
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement safety campaigns, initiatives, and continuous improvement projects
• Participates in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and the development of corrective action plans
• Monitors 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 organization
• 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
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning development tools. Experience with Cornerstone a plus
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel to company locations as needed (up to 50%)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of content creation software, including Adobe, Captivate, Articulate, Photoshop, etc
• Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, CHST, or equivalent preferred
• Experience in high-risk industries such as construction, manufacturing, or logistics
• Familiarity with adult learning principles, instructional design, and behavior-based safety programs
  
  

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: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

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

Required

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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Ability to adjust focus

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