Safety Specialist

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

About the Role

We are in search of a Safety Specialist to join our team in Norfolk, NE. Day to day, you will partner with location leadership and staff to deliver safety trainings, administer programs, identify gaps, and implement policies & procedures. This position will be onsite daily and is expected to travel monthly to Shenandoah, IA, and additional locations as needed. We pride ourselves on a safety-first mentality, enabling us to produce high-quality, economical feeds while keeping employees safe and customers successful in the agriculture industry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate compliance with all applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) related requirements (federal, state, local, and company) with assistance.
• Assist in the development and implementation of EH&S related plans, programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct effective EH&S related training for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Perform basic EH&S related audits, workplace inspections, job safety analysis, and maintain detailed recordkeeping.
• Provide first aid for minor injuries and coordinate prompt medical attention for more serious injuries.
• Conduct accident investigations, manage the worker’s compensation process, and return-to-work program.
• Communicate EH&S related requirements and expectations to other departments and personnel to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe work environment.
• Respond to day-to-day EH&S related issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Stay current on all applicable EH&S related rules and regulations.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of Environmental, Health, and/or Safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to complete OSHA 30-hour construction training certification program.
• Ability to build strong relationships and partnerships.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work within Microsoft Suite.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Occupational Health, Environmental Health and Safety, or related field.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb ladders and operate equipment needed to inspect facilities.
• Ability to stand, bend, or kneel for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in dusty, adverse, and changeable weather conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Life insurance.
• Health and dependent care spending accounts.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k), pension, and profit sharing.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance (subject to eligibility requirements).

Pay

Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives, and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills, and certifications, as well as minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.