Safety & Env Services Associate - GROWMARK, Inc. - Bloomington, IL (Bloomington, IL, US, 61701) - GrowMark Inc.

GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States. More information is available at growmark.com.

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PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Is responsible for assisting in the development of standard safety and environmental loss prevention and compliance programs, in addition to executing related assessments for GROWMARK and the FS System.

 

SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP

Provides solutions through mentoring as needed, necessary, and appropriate.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists in evaluation, development, and implementation of policies, programs, and procedures regarding GROWMARK safety standards and expectations.

 

Contributes to the development and implementation of annual Risk Management Reviews/Plans.

 

Monitors environmental and safety laws and regulations which may impact compliance programs.

 

Is a perpetual resource providing solutions to safety and regulatory issues brough forth by affected parties throughout the GROWMARK and FS System.

 

Assists GROWMARK and the FS System by providing local training as needed, necessary, and appropriate.

 

Collaborates in the creation and implementation of standardized inspections, audits, and assessments designed to benchmark the execution of safety initiatives throughout GROWMARK and the FS System.

 

Conducts job hazard assessments as well as monitors Process Safety Management protocols as needed and necessary.

 

Develops and implements DHS Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) plans and DOT Hazardous Material Security plans at applicable facilities.

 

Develops environmental compliance procedures for new facilities and makes updates or revisions to existing procedures as necessary.

 

Responds to and assists with crisis related emergencies as needed and necessary throughout GROWMARK and the FS System.

 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

 

Acts as a liaison with regulatory agencies.

 

Performs all other duties as assigned.

 

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental, or industrial technology or equivalent, or entry level safety, environmental or OSHA related experience to demonstrate the ability to provide safety, environmental, compliance, and accident prevention training to the GROWMARK and FS System.

 

Ability to obtain the HAZWOPER 24-hour certification to conduct certified training within 1 year of employment.  

 

Ability to develop effective presentation and training skills.

 

Ability to develop professional communication and customer service skills.

 

Ability to develop organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.

 

Ability to develop the ability to work independently and in team-oriented environment.

 

Ability to develop skill, ability to learn, and relative proficiency with the Microsoft 365 suite of products.

 

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to travel independently and overnight.

 

Ability to lift 25 lbs. and use man lifts, stairs and ladders.

 

Occasionally exposed to extreme weather conditions and contact with chemicals and dust requiring the proper use of personal protective equipment.

 

Occasionally required to work extended hours.

 

Requires the ability to maintain complete confidentiality.

 

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

 

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