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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!

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility: The role requires frequent movement across various terrains, including uneven fields, sloped ground, and wet or muddy surfaces. It involves a lot of walking, bending, stooping, climbing, and lifting.

Stamina: Long periods of standing, walking, and working in various weather conditions are common. The field safety specialist must have the physical stamina to conduct thorough site inspections and investigations.

Lifting and Carrying: The ability to lift and carry heavy equipment or materials up to 50 pounds is often necessary for inspecting machinery, setting up safety equipment, or responding to incidents.

Climbing: This includes the ability to climb ladders, stairs, and elevated platforms, such as those found on silos, grain bins, and large farm machinery.

Use of Senses: A field safety specialist needs to have keen observational skills. They must be able to see details, hear sounds from different directions, and identify differences in colors or shades (e.g., in chemical labels or safety signs).

Attention to Detail: reports and other team communications must be thorough and accurate to ensure expectations are clear.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Weather and Temperature: The job requires working outdoors in all seasons, from extreme heat and humidity to freezing temperatures, rain, and snow. This includes being able to identify and mitigate risks like heat stress or hypothermia.

Chemical Exposure: The environment contains various hazardous chemicals, including fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and fuels. The field safety specialist must be knowledgeable about chemical hazards, communication standards, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Dust, Pollen, and Mold: Agricultural cooperatives are dusty environments, especially during planting and harvesting. The field safety specialist must address respiratory hazards from grain dust, mold, and pollen.

Noise: Farm machinery, such as tractors and harvesters, generates high levels of noise. The field safety specialist must be able to assess noise exposure and implement hearing protection programs.

Confined Spaces: The role involves working in or around confined spaces like grain bins, silos, and manure pits, which present risks of suffocation, entrapment, and hazardous gas exposure.

Machinery and Equipment: The workplace is filled with heavy machinery and equipment, including tractors, augers, and conveyors. The field safety specialist must be able to identify deficiencies in machine guarding, lockout/tagout procedures, and other controls to prevent injuries from entanglement, crushing, or rollovers.

WHY HERITAGE

Competitive Pay

401k match after 6 months

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Company paid life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability

Farm Bureau Membership

Paid Holidays, sick and vacation time

If you see yourself as a future Field Safety Specialist with Heritage Cooperative, apply today at www.heritagecooperative.com/Careers

DISCLAIMER

The job description is not intended to cover or describe all tasks, duties and responsibilities the employee may be required to be asked to perform. Heritage Cooperative retains the right to change or add new tasks, duties and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice to the employee.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required in order to verify employment eligibility within 3 business days of the first day of employment.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Heritage Cooperative provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Heritage Cooperative complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Heritage Cooperative expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Heritage Cooperative’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination.