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

CHS has an exciting opportunity in our Ag Retail division to hire a EH&S Specialist.

Day to day responsibilities for this individual would including providing technical support assistance on matters relating to safety. This person will be responsible for implementing and managing existing safety programs. Our ideal candidate would have strong relationship building skills and be detail-oriented with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Candidates will office in the Lewiston, ID location.

Responsibilities

Coordinate compliance with all applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) related requirements (federal, state, local, and company).
Communicate EH&S related requirements and expectations to location personnel to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe work environment.
Routinely visit locations in the business unit to conduct facility inspections and provide EHS support to operations personnel
Appropriately respond to day-to-day EH&S related concerns and events in a timely and efficient manner.
Develop and implement EH&S related plans, programs, policies, and procedures.
Conduct effective EH&S related training for employees, contractors, and visitors.
Conduct complex EH&S related audits, workplace inspections, job safety analysis, and maintain detailed recordkeeping.
Conduct complex and thorough incident investigations, manage worker’s compensation process, and return to work program.
Actively monitor, manage, and follow-up on EH&S incidents and performance metrics.
Evaluate EH&S metrics and collaborate with EH&S and Operations leadership to develop action plans for continuous improvement
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
4+ years of experience in Environmental, Health, and/or Safety

Additional Qualifications

Agriculture background and facility operation
Understanding of construction practices and principles
Ability to complete OSHA 30-hour training certification program.
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 is 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 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.

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