Health & Safety / Human Resources Specialist - 2nd Shift

Flagstone Foods:

At Flagstone Foods, we believe appreciation grows goodness. We have an appreciation for our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we live. Appreciation is our main ingredient! 

Headquartered in the North Loop of Minneapolis with plants in Robersonville, North Carolina; El Paso, Texas and Dothan, Alabama we are one of North America’s largest manufacturers and distributors of “feel good snacks,” like flavorful snack nuts, innovative trail mixes and wholesome dried fruits…and we are adding to our team! We hire creative, thoughtful, and entrepreneurial team members. If you share our enthusiasm and appreciation for goodness, you too may find a home with Flagstone Foods. 

POSITION: Health & Safety / HR Specialist - 2nd Shift

Position Summary

The HS/HR Specialist supports employee health, safety, and overall workplace experience at Flagstone Foods’ North Carolina production and warehouse facilities. This role helps carry out human resources tasks, ensures workplace safety, assists with employee relations and benefits, and maintains compliance with health and safety regulations. The Specialist also handles administrative duties like employee records and HR system updates, and reports to HS/HR Managers.

Essential Functions

• Provide safety and on-the-job (OTJ) training for employees and managers.
• Assist with job hazard assessments and workplace safety improvements.
• Support employee involvement in health and safety efforts.
• Conduct site safety inspections and audits.
• Help others fulfill safety responsibilities, including supervisors and safety committee members.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and assist with:
  • Incident reports
  • Safety committee meetings (especially 2nd shift)
  • EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) training and orientation
• Lead new hire orientations and assist with employee recognition programs.
• Assist with HR tasks like benefits, compensation, leave, discipline, employee relations, and training.
• Answer employee questions and escalate more complex issues when needed.
• Support recruitment efforts and track candidates in the HR system.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Education/Experience)

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in direct Occupational Health & Safety, Behavioral Safety and HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Currently, or ability to certify in CPR/First Aid/Blood Borne Pathogen.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other safety certification, preferred.
• LEAN manufacturing experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• SHRM-CP credential preferred.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described within the Essential Functions section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job. Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required. Management may modify, change, or add to the duties of this description at any time without notice.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Communicate with others both verbally and in writing.
• Be independently mobile.
• Use a computer and keyboard.
• Regularly sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, bend, for extended periods.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to noise levels requiring hearing protection.

Supervises - No

FLSA Designation: This position is a Salaried Exempt and not eligible for overtime.

Work Location: Robersonville, NC – travel expected less than 10%

Flagstone Foods offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, a Health Savings Account (HSA) (available with enrollment in a qualifying medical plan), term life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death, and dismemberment, and a 401(k) plan. Eligibility for benefits begins on the first of the month following your hire date. 401(k) eligibility begins on the first of the month after 60 days of employment. Participation in Flagstone Foods’ benefits programs is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.