Safety & Risk Specialist

Build Your Career with NEW Cooperative At NEW Cooperative, we're committed to supporting agriculture, strengthening our communities, and investing in our people. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we provide meaningful career opportunities across operations, agronomy, grain, feed, energy, transportation, administration, technology, and corporate services. Whether you're just beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find a team that values safety, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a difference every day. Explore the position below to see how you can become part of the NEW Cooperative team. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to the following: • Inspect, evaluate, document and report safety hazards to managers. • Provide safety insight and perspective to employees and management to reduce the likelihood of an unsafe condition and/or action. • Show that safety is a value in NEW Cooperative’s workplaces by building a safety-oriented culture. • Identify hazards. Safety Education • Provide employees with a thorough understanding of why safety is important, how to work safely and why hazards require correction. • Facilitate employee safety meetings and presentations. • Monitor the safety compliance at assigned locations. • Facilitate incident reviews and investigations • Coordinate & facilitate training/education programs for NEW Cooperative. Documentation • Document site specific safety violations and work with manager for corrective action. • Document safety meetings and training attendance. Basic Employment Expectations: Safety • Inspect and evaluate all district locations for safety hazards • Provide safety insight and perspective to employees and management. • Support the building and growth of a safety-oriented culture and mindset. Communication • Effectively communicates hazard identification by educating employees on a safe working environment. • Develop a relationship with location managers to work together on communication of safety concerns. • Respond to questions from company personnel via phone, email, and/or text. May include consultation. Accountability & Professionalism • Abides by policies set forth in the employee handbook. • Responsible for providing expectations to assigned locations • Cooperates with peers to share additional duties. • Promotes NEW Cooperative through positive, friendly, and professional interactions. • Is punctual, follows directives, and works in an efficient and timely manner; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the work. • Understands that satisfactory attendance is essential to the efficient operation of the work environment. Customer Service • Understands the risk management customer is all employees of NEW Cooperative and the communities they serve. • Through effective communication continually focused on, problem solving, and managing expectations. Personal/Professional Development • Establishes personal performance goals and works toward these goals. • Continually upgrades and demonstrates knowledge of the job. • Personal continuing education by attending industry approved programs. Qualifications & Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in safety and health or equivalent experience. Agribusiness experience preferred. • At least 3-5 years of operational experience in an Agribuiness. • Awareness of safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Understands the mechanics of safety equipment, such as fall protection, air monitors, and lock