Entry Level Safety Specialist in Worthing

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world.

We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world.

Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

• Summary
• CHS has an exciting opportunity in our
• Ag Retail division for a

EHS Specialist .

In this role, you’ll provide technical support and guidance on all matters related to safety.

You’ll be responsible for implementing and managing existing safety programs to ensure compliance and foster a culture of safety across our operations.

This onsite role is based in Worthing, SD.

Travel is required throughout the region, which includes locations near Sioux Falls, SD.

Apply today!

Responsibilities

• With assistance, coordinate compliance with all applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) related. requirements (federal, state, local, and company).
• Assist in the development and implementation of EH&S related plans, programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct effective EH&S related training for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Conduct most basic EH&S related audits, workplace inspections, job safety analysis, and maintain detailed recordkeeping.
• Conduct accident investigations, manage worker’s compensation process, and return to work program.
• Communicate EH&S related requirements and expectations to other departments and personnel to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe work environment.
• Properly respond to day-to-day EH&S related issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Keep current on all applicable EH&S related rules and regulations.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned.
• Minimum Qualifications (required)
• High School diploma or GED
• Knowledge of Environmental, Health, and/or Safety
• Additional Qualifications
• Ability to complete OSHA 30 hour
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Occupational Health, Environmental Health and Safety, or related field
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position.

If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb ladders and operate equipment needed to inspect facilities
• Ability to work in dusty and adverse and changeable weather conditions

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package.

Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions.

Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc. com email address.

In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process.

If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc. com ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.