Safety Specialist

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People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.

At Agropur, accountability means owning challenges and taking concrete action to achieve results.

An environment that empowers you to take action:

• Salary range 004: $69,500 - $86,900 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-4pm with flexibility needed for operational needs

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 

• 401(k) with 7% company contributions 

• 3 weeks Paid Time Off

• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Advancement Opportunities

What you’ll be responsible for each day:

We are looking for a Safety Specialist in Lake Norden, South Dakota.

The Safety Specialist assists the Safety Manager/Plant Director with site safety programs including but not limited to:  new employee safety orientation, safety training, written program creation and maintenance, assist with programs such as Workers’ Compensation, and process safety management.  Responsible for directing, managing, identifying and auditing the systems associated with Plant and Health & Safety compliance. Ensure compliance with local, state, federal regulations such as OSHA, NFPA, and ANSI.  Identify, evaluate, and act on company initiatives or risk mitigation to ensure continuous improvement of Health and Safety measures, Worker’s Compensation costs, and overall safety culture.

• Leads site safety and compliance programs by developing, delivering, and maintaining OSHA, DOT, and company-required safety training, employee orientations, and safety procedures.
• Ensures regulatory and organizational compliance through facility audits, annual program reviews, documentation management, and maintenance of safety records, permits, certifications, and databases.
• Drives workplace safety initiatives by conducting inspections, managing PPE and SDS programs, serving as a safety resource, and supporting safety committees and employee awareness efforts.
• Investigates workplace incidents, near misses, and environmental events, performing root cause analysis and partnering with leadership to implement corrective actions and continuous improvement plans.
• Supports employee health and risk management activities, including workers’ compensation administration, return-to-work programs, claims management, and coordination of specialized safety programs and projects.
• Implement corrective actions from inspections audits.
• Provide input to Engineering department on project concerning safety and equipment selection.
• Manage all aspects of DOT driver program.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safety Protocol

The individual who will own this role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field of study preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in safety and health work required.
•  Minimum two (2) years within a similar manufacturing environment required.
•  Dairy experience preferred.
• Food/beverage manufacturing and dairy safety background highly preferred.
• Knowledge of First Aid, Confined Space entry, LOTO, Process Safety Management, and experience in Classroom Instruction required.

An environment that values engagement and encourages everyone to take initiative.

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This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. 

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.