Field Safety Coordinator

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Full Time Clerical Delaware, OH, US

6 days ago Requisition

Heritage Cooperative is always looking for friendly, outgoing, customer-service driven employees. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are constantly thinking outside of the box for new ways to make working at Heritage Cooperative attractive to our current and prospective employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, agriculture business or related field

Experience in an agriculture cooperative or energy background

OSHA 10 or 30; or willing to obtain a 30

Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices

Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Serve as a positive representation of Heritage Cooperative’s Core Values

• Provide Superior Customer Service
• Highest Standards of Integrity and Trust
• Being a Good Partner

Visit each Heritage Cooperative location for the purpose of performing OSHA-like inspections and audits

Identify potential hazards, assess risks, and develop corrective actions to mitigate them

Ensure each location has up-to-date policies and procedures

Verify relevant recordkeeping is being done where required

Ensure employees at each location have been properly trained on relevant tasks

i.e.: LOTO, Confined space, powered industrial trucks, etc.

Assist location managers to complete this training with their employees

Review training enrollment needs based on divisions, locations, duties, etc.

Document findings in a report which will include:

Findings and recommendations or corrective actions

Lessons learned to share between facilities

This task may require overnight travel

Travel estimated at 50% or greater depending on pace of facility audit schedule

Assist in investigating workplace accidents and incidents, provide recommendations for corrective and preventive measures

Assist the Director of Safety Risk & Compliance and the Safety Manager

Water and air sampling following approved EPA methods

Knowledge of personal protective equipment and respiratory requirements

Help enforce and implement Safety Policies at the field level

Coach and consult with operations and management on their duties and roles in alignment with safety policies and state and federal regulatory requirements

The successful candidate will be a safety leader for the cooperative by following and demonstrating all safety policies and procedures, training, and initiatives.

They will also help to improve the overall Safety Culture of the cooperative by having a strong field presence and fostering an environment of open discussion of safety issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility:
The role requires frequent movement across various terrains, including uneven fields, sloped ground, and wet or muddy surfaces. It involves a lot of walking, bending, stooping, climbing, and lifting.

Stamina:
Long periods of standing, walking, and working in various weather conditions are common. The field safety specialist must have the physical stamina to conduct thorough site inspections and investigations.

Lifting and Carrying:
The ability to lift and carry heavy equipment or materials up to 50 pounds is often necessary for inspecting machinery, setting up safety equipment, or responding to incidents.

Climbing:
This includes the ability to climb ladders, stairs, and elevated platforms, such as those found on silos, grain bins, and large farm machinery.

Use of Senses: A field safety specialist needs to have keen observational skills. They must be able to see details, hear sounds from…