Title: Safety Associate III
Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, US United States, 55917
Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.
This position is in our specialized portfolio enterprise where we serve diverse businesses who support unique customers or markets, including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt and Cargill joint ventures.
The Safety Associate III will track analysis of various safety programs within the plant and identify improvements, deliver and assist with safety training, investigate safety incidents, maintain/order safety supplies and complete monthly safety inspections with minimal guidance or support. In this role, you will complete analysis, trainings and evaluations to reduce injuries and other risk factors to maintain and increase the overall safety and productivity of the plant.
Job Type: Full Time
Compensation: $ 21.95 - 37.50/hr, based on work experience
Available Shift: Day shift
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription
- Drug Insurance
- Health and Wellness Incentives
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
Principal Accountabilities:
- Deliver and assist with the development of safety training as assigned per Cargill and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements through conducting the training or facilitating and tracking completion. Serve as site training coordinator.
- Track worksite analysis, conduct worksite evaluation of hazard assessments and improvements to reduce risk factors.
- Investigate safety incidents and identify and track accountability for closure on action items.
- Track leading indicators to reduce injuries, identify trends and potential actions for annual Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) plans, and maintain/order safety supplies
- Play a lead role in monthly plant inspections and coordinate the execution of all safety related items identified during the inspection.
- Assist site with implementation on various EHS initiatives.
- Assist site with EHS procedure updating.
- Other duties as assigned
What you will need
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Must be 18 years or older
- High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
- Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
- Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator
- Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
- Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
What Will Put you Ahead
- Emergency Response Team experience
- Microsoft experience (Excel, Word)
- Experience in production working environment
Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
Nearest Major Market: Owatonna