Safety Associate

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! We hire right, train smart, empower our employees to make decisions, and provide ample opportunities for growth and ultimate success. At ZGC, we are setting the standard and are the premier supplier of quality grains for export markets.

Zen-Noh Grain Corporation (ZGC) was formed in 1979 to accomplish the goal of establishing a safe and stable supply of U.S. corn, milo, soybeans, and other U.S. food supplies. ZGC is a U.S. subsidiary of ZEN-NOH, the largest agricultural cooperative association in Japan. We operate a grain and oilseed export terminal in Convent, Louisiana, which is the highest-handle grain export terminal in the U.S. In recent years, we have expanded our grain origination and export footprint with joint ventures in Brazil, Canada and Hong Kong. In addition to grain trading, we operate a forage processing and export business headquartered in Washington.

This job is primarily responsible for coaching the line organization staff (all roles) on the effective use of safety systems so these systems enable and facilitate the desired distinctive behaviors to achieve Safe Operations.

In this job, you will:

• Identify opportunities to improve the knowledge and skill of the line organization and improve safety systems to positively impact achieving Safe Operation; implement approved recommendations.
• Assist with monthly trainings, ensuring a different location monthly.
• Communicate frequently with Facility Managers and Group Managers to include working in the field, conducting observations and coaching of management.
• Report progress or issues to applicable parties (e.g. General Manager, Safety Manager, etc.).
• Attends pre-shift meetings and meet with management and hourly personnel during site visits.
• Conduct various audits/site visits for each assigned area/location; includes site visit reports, using detailed checklist for site visits to assist in evaluating and measuring leading indicators, working with various safety and location staff, and providing report(s) to Safety Manager after audit completed.
• Visit medical facilities as needed with the facility manager.
• Attend and participate in operation planning/training sessions; includes researching, recommending, presenting on any selected options for safety-related impacts.
• May conduct new employee orientation or assist with new employee orientation or other training at location to include monthly training, pre-shift training, contractor orientation and updating the company's safety management system software.
• Follow up on accident, injury, near miss (safety), and incidents for the locations assigned to verify completion, root cause identified and corrective action has been implemented and is working; ensure Safety Manager is contacted immediately after notification of a first aid, reportable, fatality, or incident resulting in multiple injuries.
• Assist other divisions with changes to the operations, new work processes or products; where applicable.
• May assist Industrial Hygienist or conduct Industrial Hygiene testing at locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Required – Degree in Safety or equivalent education and training.

Preferred – Degree in Safety.

Experience

Required - 1 years’ safety experience; including experience in people management and training.

Preferred - 3 year's safety experience.

License/Certification

Required – Valid driver's license and ability to meet company auto insurance requirements (along with any age restrictions due to the company auto insurance).

Preferred – ASP or GSP, or working towards one of these certifications from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of auditing, identifying hazards, unsafe conditions or unsafe work practices.
• Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good presentation skills.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Excellent coaching, mentoring, and team building skills.

Here’s additional information you need to know:

Physical Demands & Requirements

Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, balance, stoop and kneel, occasionally.

Ability to stand or sit constantly/continuously.

The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions

The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside where there are limited extremes to heat and/or cold; moderate noise; a normal office environment as well as outside in heat/cold, wet/humid/ and dry/arid conditions.

Frequent travel required; up to 15%, including overnight travel (travel may be dependent on division supported).

Are you ready to make a meaningful career move & an impact at ZGC? Apply today!

Known in our industry for stability and high ethics, Zen-Noh Grain Corporation offers a stellar benefits package including: an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick), wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

Zen-Noh Grain Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is the Law links in English or Spanish. We are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

All Third Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters

Zen-Noh Grain Corporation and its Subsidiaries only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established relationship and with whom we have in place a signed contract. All contact from third parties must go through our Human Resources Department. Any contact made outside of our Human Resources Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Zen-Noh Grain Corporation and its Subsidiaries.