Safety Assistant - Frankfort, IN

Archer Daniels Midland•Frankfort, IN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Assistant supports the daily health and safety activities of the Frankfort facility and reports directly to the Plant Health & Safety Manager. This position combines regular engagement with colleagues in the plant with coordination of safety training, records, inspections, and corrective actions. Working under the direction of the Plant Health & Safety Manager, the Safety Assistant takes ownership of assigned activities, follows through on commitments, and helps identify opportunities to improve workplace safety. Success requires strong organization, effective communication, sound judgment, and a willingness to learn in a changing industrial environment. This role provides opportunities to build technical safety knowledge and leadership skills through hands-on experience, coaching, and progressively increased responsibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and follow through with limited day-to-day prompting.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to lead group discussions and deliver training.
Ability to build working relationships, provide constructive feedback, and work effectively with colleagues, contractors, and leaders.
Willingness to learn industrial processes, applicable health and safety requirements, hazard recognition, risk assessment, and appropriate controls.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and the ability to learn additional systems.
Sound judgment, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to recognize when guidance or escalation is needed.
Ability to adapt to changing plant needs and balance planned activities with emerging priorities.

Nice To Haves

An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or a related field is preferred.
Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, agricultural, safety, training, or coordination role is preferred.
Candidates with strong transferable skills and a demonstrated ability to learn are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Maintain a regular presence in the plant, build productive relationships with colleagues and leaders, and encourage open communication about hazards, concerns, and improvement opportunities.
Complete assigned health and safety standard work, organize recurring activities, and communicate progress, barriers, and priorities to the Plant Health & Safety Manager.
Conduct and support safety inspections, plant walkdowns, layered audits, and observations. Document findings, communicate concerns, and follow up on assigned actions.
Support the facility’s Safety Action Plan by maintaining action tracking, coordinating updates with responsible leaders, and bringing overdue items or barriers to the Plant Health & Safety Manager’s attention.
Coordinate and deliver assigned safety orientations, training, toolbox talks, and other safety communications. Maintain training records and help identify upcoming or outstanding training needs.
Maintain accurate and organized safety records, reports, and documentation in designated systems. Assist with data entry, reporting, and review of safety performance trends.
Support implementation of ADM health and safety programs by assisting with procedure reviews, field verification, documentation, and communication of requirements.
Assist with contractor safety activities, documentation reviews, field observations, and communication of site expectations.
Support incident and near-miss investigations through timely information gathering, documentation, participation in root cause analysis, and tracking of corrective actions under the direction of the Plant Health & Safety Manager.
Assist with injury-response coordination, required documentation, and follow-up as directed by the Plant Health & Safety Manager, while maintaining confidentiality.
Help prepare for internal and external audits, inspections, and assessments by organizing records, supporting field reviews, and tracking follow-up activities.
Support emergency preparedness activities, including drills, readiness checks, and related records.
Encourage colleague participation in safety committees, hazard reporting, learning discussions, and continuous improvement activities.
Recognize and promptly communicate hazards or situations requiring immediate attention.
Seek guidance when an issue exceeds current training, knowledge, or authority.
Participate in training, mentoring, and professional development to build safety knowledge and assume additional responsibilities as proficiency develops.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Leadership team.

Benefits

medical/Rx
dental
vision
on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)
flexible spending accounts
health savings account
401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan
discounted employee stock purchasing program
life insurance
disability
workers’ compensation
legal assistance
identity theft protection
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
Paid time off including paid holidays
Adoption assistance
paid maternity and parental leave
Tuition assistance
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs