Description

Are you ready to grow your career and take on a new challenge? If so, our Safety Coordinator role may be the perfect opportunity for you. Here at Corteva Agriscience, we are growing what’s next by building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of both science and technology (that’s where you come in!) that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of mankind.

In this role, you will assist the management team in overall administrative coordination of the established Safety Programs and provide direction, support, and consultation to the location regarding safety, health and environmental issues. You will be challenged with a variety of responsibilities in relation to Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) issues. The Safety Coordinator is primarily in a production office setting with regular interaction taking place in high traffic & activity plant/warehouse areas, plus visits to field locations. You will be the key person ensuring safety programs and guidelines are understood and reinforced through training, coaching and leading others. Utilize your creativity skills to keep materials interesting and fresh. This role provides exposure to other areas of our business in which you could develop and grow. Come grow your career with Corteva Agriscience!

What You’ll Do:

• Interpret and provide information on laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures
• Administer safety programs, conduct employee training and complete risk management assessments in the areas of safety, occupational health, and hazardous waste management
• Support location in record-keeping of Occupational Safety & Health programs
• Safety/Loss Prevention: Review, interpret and implement the Corteva safety, loss prevention and occupational health programs for compliance with applicable local and regional EHS&S regulations
• Develop and implement site specific safety policies/programs
• Review facility operations and consult with Risk Management, site safety committee, EHS&S networks and employees to identify unsafe working conditions and develop appropriate controls or alternatives
• Assist location management with interpretation and implementation of all facets of risk management work

Qualifications

What Skills You Need:

• High School/GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Two to four (2-4) years of manufacturing, ag, training, or safety related experience (equivalent relevant experience and education will be considered)
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
• Teamwork skills
• Willing and able to work in a variety of areas (field, plant, warehouse)
• Willing and able to climb and/or work in elevated areas; standing and sitting for extended periods
• Willing and able to work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet and dry conditions
• Willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs. and complete work that involves repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting
• High level computer abilities – Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• High attention to detail is needed to maintain awareness of existing and proposed safety codes/regulations and company guidelines plus maintain and analyze appropriate data
• Must be proactive as well as solve problems and make decisions in time sensitive conditions

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Associate’s or Two-year technical diploma/degree or equivalent
• Able to operate specialized safety equipment and alarms, plus access and audit a wide variety of safety conditions including elevated areas, crawl spaces, machinery safety, etc.
• Coaching & leadership skills
• OSHA 10-hr or 30-hr training certification
• Program Management & Training: Thorough understanding of record keeping requirements, incident reporting, incident investigation, and timeframes for each program.
• Workplace Safety: Knowledge of First Aid, CPR, and AED skills and certification; thorough knowledge of safety regulations
• Occupational Health: Thorough knowledge of basic industrial hygiene and occupational health hazards and regulations
• Fire Prevention & Response: Understanding of fire codes, standards, and regulations. (fire detection & alarm system testing and maintenance, flammable liquid storage, hot work permits, etc.)
• Environmental: Awareness of applicable environmental policies, standards, guidelines, regulations, and local requirements. (spill containment, facility waste stream & disposal requirements, etc.)

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here – Corteva Benefits
• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.