Grain Safety Manager - Western Grain Marketing - Rushville, IL

At Western Grain Marketing, you have the opportunity to make an immediate impact. Working with the industry's top professionals, you'll develop new expertise through varied job experiences and company-sponsored training programs. And you'll be recognized and rewarded for your contributions. Plus, FS believes in attracting and retaining diverse talent. You can contribute your unique experiences and background to build a community that fosters mutual respect and meaningful relationships.

                    Grain Safety Manager

PAY RANGE: $85,000 - $120,000 / Year

Compensation is determined based on your experience and qualifications.

In addition to base pay, you may be eligible for overtime, commission, and performance-based increases and bonuses.

REPORTS TO: General Manager                                                                                                                       STATUS: Exempt

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Under the direction of the General Manager, this position is responsible for providing safety leadership, ensuring facilities and vehicles are in compliance with corporate safety standards, implementing safety directives, improving safety performance, and ensuring company safety policies and procedures are aligned with governmental safety and DOT regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

•       Suggest solutions, improvements, and prevention steps for safety issues.
•       Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety.
•       Serve as the company resource regarding best work and safety practices.
•       Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities, or new prevention measures for safety.
•       Create and implement safe workplace health and safety plans and procedures.
•       Investigate accidents and incidents to find the cause and take preventive measures for further incidents.
•       Plans, implements, and conducts prevention, safety, and compliance training for grain standards, general industry standards, and trucking regulations.
•       Evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law.     
•       Conduct safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective actions, and implement follow-up assessments.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

•      Knowledge and understanding of governmental safety and DOT regulations.     
•      Understanding and willingness to learn grain handling.
•      Understanding and experience with mechanical diagnosis, service, repairs, maintenance, and upkeep of equipment and vehicles.
•       Proven computer skills and the ability to use the computer to enhance business processes.

•       Ability to continue to develop knowledge of safety regulations, programs, and industry best practices.
•        OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications
• Perform related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

•       Normally requires a college degree in Safety or Health, or a related field or the equivalent thereof.
•       Normally required three (3) years or more of safety management-related work experience to demonstrate exposure to and knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements.

Functional Competencies

•      Responsible for adhering to the company Employee Policy Manual.
•      Adhere to company policy regarding expenses, Paid Time Off (PTO), and vehicle usage reporting.

•      Provides professional customer service that results in a pleasant experience for customers.
•      Exhibit a professional image and maintain a positive and respectful attitude.
•      Proven ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
•      Demonstrate good organizational, leadership, and motivational skills.
•      Ability to work extended hours, on-call as business conditions warrant, weekends, seasonal hours, holidays,

and overtime if needed.

Core Competencies

Demonstrate core competencies, including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision-making, and skill development.

Other Requirements

•      Exhibit regular and prompt attendance, including but not limited to all required meetings and training programs.
•      Maintains a safe working environment and promotes safety amongst customers and employees.
•      Keep a Class D License and satisfactory driving record of driving company vehicles.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposed to grain dust and noise from grain probes, truck traffic, and elevator operation.
• Will work at varying heights, including climbs on grain bins, legs, etc.
• Exposed to extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.).

Physical Demands

                                Physical Abilities                                                 Lift/Carry

                                Stand      Frequently                                    10 lbs. or less                Occasionally

                                 Walk      Frequently                                            11-20 lbs.               Occasionally

                                     Sit       Frequently                                            21-50 lbs.               Occasionally

        Handling/Fingering      Frequently                                          61-100 lbs.              Not Applicable

              Reach Outward      Occasionally                                     Over 100 lbs.              Not Applicable

  Reach Above Shoulder     Occasionally

                                Climb      Occasionally                                          Push/Pull

                                Crawl      Not Applicable                               12 lbs. or less              Occasionally

                Squat or Kneel     Occasionally                                            13-25 lbs.             Occasionally

                                 Bend      Occasionally                                            26-40 lbs.             Not Applicable

                             Driving      Occasionally                                          41-100 lbs.            Not Applicable

BENEFITS

We offer health, vision and dental insurance, as well as a 401K and a Pension Program.

EMPLOYEE MISSION STATEMENT

Western Grain Marketing strives to provide a Total Rewards package that delivers exceptional pay for exceptional performance, recognizes your dedication to our mission, and helps us attract and retain the highest caliber of talent. 

We are an equal-opportunity employer.