EH&S Specialist - Morris, United States - CHS Inc

Description

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 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary

Are you searching for a career in environmental health and safety? CHS, Inc is hiring a EH&S Specialist to join our Illinois team to champion the safety and compliance of

our barge terminals and warehouses

.Daily you will work onsite with our operations staff to plan, direct and implement safety activitiesto promote the environmental health and safety of our

terminal and barge operations

. The continuous improvement of workplace safety through program development, implementation, and trainings will be a key component to our success. Apply today to become part of our global impact

Location preferred:
Peru, IL or within a one hour radius
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 basic EH&S related audits, workplace inspections, job safety analysis, and maintain detailed recordkeeping.
Conduct incident investigations, to identify root cause and recommend preventative measures.

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 and incidents 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

Agriculture orfacility operation background
Understanding of barge, terminal, and facility practices & functions
Documentation management & effective communication skills
Ability to complete OSHA 30 agriculturetraining
Bachelor's degree preferred in 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 and other necessary tasks.

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.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care savings 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.

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