Field Safety Specialist

Heritage Cooperative•Delaware, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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. If this sounds like you, apply today and join the team!

Requirements

5 years of experience in safety and a GSP, ASP, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field working towards a safety certification.
Or 10 years of experience in safety
Valid drivers license with acceptable MVR

Nice To Haves

CSP or similar safety certifications
Experience in an agriculture cooperative or energy background
OSHA 10 or 30; or willing to obtain a 30
OSHA-Authorized Outreach Trainer
Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and responsibilities

Responsibilities

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 (e.g., LOTO, Confined space, powered industrial trucks)
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, Best management practices, 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
Serve as a positive representation of Heritage Cooperative’s Core Values (Provide Superior Customer Service, Highest Standards of Integrity and Trust, Continuous Improvement, Being a Good Partner)
Environmental sampling (Water and air sampling following approved EPA methods)
Industrial Hygiene (Personal exposure monitoring (noise, dust, hazardous chemicals, etc.))
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.