Safety & Compliance Coordinator - South Central FS, Inc. - Effingham, IL

GROWMARK, Inc. • Effingham, IL

7d • $72,000 - $82,000

About The Position

The Safety and Compliance Coordinator assures a safe working environment across all locations and for all employees. The role administers safety programs, oversees workers’ compensation and crop claims, and develops and administers DOT procedures aligned with federal, state, and local laws and company policies. Responsibilities span safety and compliance areas including workers’ compensation, DOT, FMCSA, EPA, crop claims, liability, and OSHA compliance. The position involves travel to locations within the trade territory, approximately 40% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or five years of related experience or training.
• Valid driver’s license must be maintained.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a CDL with hazmat.
• Must obtain an applicator’s license for mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employee physicals and drug screens are scheduled and recorded.
• Monitor CDL drivers to ensure they have the appropriate license class for the equipment they pull.
• Oversee insurance claims and ensure they are handled correctly.
• Research and track safety regulations and develop compliant safety policies and procedures.
• Oversee, review, and annually inspect driver files; ensure drivers meet requirements.
• Plan, organize, and control department activities, and participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Maintain confidential personnel information.
• Administer safety programs and ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and FMCSA regulations.
• Develop, recommend, and implement safety policies and procedures.
• Assess hazardous or unsafe situations and conditions, and develop measures, safety plans, and procedures to protect company personnel.
• Process crop, workers’ compensation, auto, and property claims, and follow up to contain and limit costs.
• Conduct safety meetings and annual employee safety training, maximizing participation.
• Oversee the entry-level driver training program.
• Travel to locations within the trade territory, approximately 40% of the time.
• Participate in meetings and attend seminars as required.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and travel as required.
• Obtain and maintain a CDL with hazmat.
• Obtain an applicator’s license for mandatory training.
• Work and communicate with location managers to ensure familiarity with mandated laws, policies, and procedures and compliance at locations.
• Manage OSHA, EPA, FMCSA, and other auditor visits, complaints, and violations.
• Assume all duties of the Feed and Grain Safety Coordinator when that person is unavailable or preoccupied.
• Perform other incidental, related, and assigned duties.

Benefits

• Fully funded pension
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Supplemental accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection plans
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with company matching
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level