This position is responsible for supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of comprehensive safety, environmental and Department of Transportation programs at Beck’s Hybrids. This position’s goal is to protect the health and safety of employees, customers and public while ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local regulations. The role will have an office at our Phillips, NE location. This position is part of the safety department and reports to our Safety Director located at the Atlanta, IN headquarters.
As a member of the Beck’s Family of employees, all full-time employees are eligible for a generous benefits package:
- Health benefits including two medical plan options and company HSA contributions, dental, vision, employer paid life/AD&D for you and your dependents, disability insurance, and access to an onsite Nurse Practitioner
- 401k plan match & company sponsored pension plan and access to a Financial Advisor to help you manage your retirement savings
- Paid time off, Paid Holidays, Wellness Programs, & Corporate Discounts
- Company Christmas Party, Free Lunch, Two-Hundred Dollar Merchandise Allowance, & Much More
Responsibilities
• Regularly inspects facility operations to ensure that safe job practices are followed, protective equipment is properly utilized, and all required machine / process guards are in place and operational
• Inspects Fire Extinguishers, eye washes, first aid kits, and other assigned monthly/frequently required inspections.
• Trains and instructs all current and new employees on job appropriate safe practices
• Maintains the Beck’s DOT program in order to ensure compliance with all federal regulations.
• Regularly inspect, record issues, and report to safety department any and all Safety, Health, Environmental, and/or any other possible problems at any property or employee of Beck’s
• Communicate with Safety Department on all areas of business
• Communicate with location leads, and any other employees concerning Safety, Human Relations, and/or any other needs
• Perform other duties as required
Job Requirements
- High School or College degree required
- Certification in First Aid and CPR
- Minimum Chauffeur License preferred
Technical Requirements:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
- Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT and company safety policies and regulations
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish is a plus, but not required
Experience:
- Two years experience in the health and safety field preferred
Travel:
- This role will require some travel throughout the year to meet business needs. August is a busy month traveling to our Field Shows throughout the country.
** In an effort to provide a safer, drug-free workplace for employees, all full-time applicants to whom offers of employment are made must submit to a drug test and background check, subject to applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations. Employment at Beck's is contingent upon passing these pre-employment screenings.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or college degree
- Certification in First Aid and CPR
- Minimum Chauffeur License
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT and company safety policies and regulations
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
- Two years experience in the health and safety field
- Pass pre-employment drug test and background check
What We Do
Beck's Hybrids seed company provides high-yielding corn, soybeans, wheat, and elite alfalfa to farmers in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Tennessee, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, Kansas, Mississippi, and Arkansas. All seed products are protected by the Escalate™ yield enhancement system delivering higher yields, insect protection, improved stand, and seedling health. We access the best genetics and seed technologies from suppliers worldwide. Farmers can get the genetic diversity and trait protection they need, all from one company, Beck's Hybrids.
