Safety, Health & Environmental Specialist - GRAINCO FS - Ottawa, IL

Safety, Health & Environmental Specialist - GRAINCO FS - Ottawa, IL

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Purpose And Summary Statement
Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager this position is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of safety programs and regulatory regulations for all GRAINCO FS, Inc. locations, and providing documentation in regards to the above.

• Evaluates, develops, promotes and enforces safety policies and programs to protect the human and physical resources of GRAINCO FS, Inc. and the communities it operates in.
• Provide guidance to GRAINCO FS, Inc. employees in establishing proactive safety and health programs.
• Provide effective training for company employees to perform tasks in compliance with established safety, health, regulatory and environmental requirements, evaluate and recommend additional training and compliance programs.
• Provide training to GRAINCO FS, Inc. employees to establish guidelines and information for a safe working environment.
• Follow established audit procedures and programs that effectively monitor performance and compliance levels of the company; perform safety inspections and audits with GROWMARK, Inc. safety and regulatory personnel, summarize activities, communicate with General Manager and individual locations for correction and follow through.
• Lead safety committee, prepare training on current topics, and provide materials to train employees at their locations.
• Lead safety initiatives to promote a positive, growing safety environment.
• Provide necessary documentation for trainings, inspections and audits.
• Maintain an inventory of correct PPE, signage and other needs for compliance in safety and regulatory programs.
• Be knowledgeable in all areas of regulatory compliance—including local, state and federal regulations through agencies such as EPA, OSHA, DOT, DOA and NAPA/Fire Marshal; maintain working relationships with and provide support for local regulatory and service agencies.
• Communicate new or pending regulations to management and follow up to ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Respond to environmental, safety and quality-related emergencies; conduct accident investigations and develop procedures for prevention, correction and compliance.
• Attend regional Environmental, Health, Safety and Insurance compliance meetings presented by the GROWMARK Safety and Insurance Services Department, work with GROWMARK staff Safety Specialists, and use materials developed by GROWMARK to promote safety excellence throughout the company.

• Prepare an annual calendar outlining training dates, compliance deadlines and insurance renewals.
• Provide research and answers to specific questions concerning environmental regulations and proper procedures.
• Act as a liaison with all regulatory agencies.
• Maintain a working relationship with and provide support to local regulatory and service agencies.
• Conduct or assist in training of emergency response teams to protect the resources of the community and the company.
• Provide supervision in the area of environmental site assessments and cleanups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Require a Bachelor's Degree in a Safety, Industrial Technology or Environmental discipline, or the equivalent through significant work experience.

• Ability to work hours beyond those considered “normal”.
• Proven ability to maintain complete confidentiality.
• Must be computer proficient.
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, presentation and customer service skills.
• Ability to respond to crisis-related emergencies.
• Ability to analyze information and generate appropriate programs, reports and resource material.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license to meet necessary travel requirements, including infrequent overnight travel.
• Must be able to utilize lifts, stairs, and ladders to inspect facilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds infrequently.
• Must be able to climb to heights of up to 100 feet infrequently.

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