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146380BR
Risk/Safety
Full Time
Newberry, South Carolina
Performance Midlands (0502)
June 19, 2026
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Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:

  • Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
  • Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
  • Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.
Position Purpose:
Responsible for developing, implementing and/or administering environmental, fleet safety and occupational health and safety programs to ensure applicable legal compliance and create and maintain a safe and secure working environment. Also responsible for facility security and disaster preparedness planning and effective management of claims (e.g., property and casualty - workers' compensation, auto liability and physical damage, and products/general liability). Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
  • Develop and manage company-wide safety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory standards
  • Deliver safety programs within budgetary guidelines. Conduct safety training, as necessary.
  • Decrease 'lost days from work' and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordable incidents.

  • Manage compliance with safety regulations, such as OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standards and EPA's Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements.

  • Demonstrate awareness of customer needs and perform job duties to effectively meet those needs.
  • Develop interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and externally.
  • Provide informative and professional assistance when working with the public/customers/vendors and coworkers.
  • Lead training programs for employees and management on safety practices and risk management.
  • Collaborate with operations, HR, and legal teams to address safety concerns and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor and improve safety policies & programs and implement changes necessary to ensure the health and safety of our associates.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits:

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Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
4 - 6 years Occupational safety and health management or related area
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, DOT compliance, and risk management principles.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to analyze data and develop actionable safety strategies.

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelors Human Resources, Environmental Management, Occupational Safety and Health or related area
6-10 years Occupational safety and health management or related area within foodservice industry.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), and / or related area.

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

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