Safety Coordinator

About Pro Cooperative

Our Mission: Building lasting partnerships by being PROactive, PROgressive and PROfessional.

Our Vision : To provide premier services to every customer through personalized relationships, whole farm solutions,
and advanced technical knowledge.

Our Core Values:

• Trust - working to earn TRUST every day, operating with reliability and integrity.
• Service – SERVING others with understanding, respect and care.
• Fun – having FUN building a Positive Team and Family Spirit while removing barriers and letting people do

for the future.

o A person in this position coordinates the Safety Department in promoting a healthy and safe workplace at
all locations. These duties will be accomplished by assisting in technical expertise to the safety team,
supporting safety training on safety topics and encouraging active employee involvement in the safety
process.

Duties and responsibilities that must be performed competently

The following duties and responsibilities are essential to the position and must be performed competently:

• Work in a safe and efficient manner, in compliance with Pro Cooperative’s Safety Policy.
• Implement, administer, and monitor established safety and environmental programs to ensure

compliance with company, local, state, and federal regulations (including OSHA, EPA, FSMA, DOT, and
other applicable standards).

• Maintain accurate and current records of training, qualifications, certifications, incidents, inspections,

and all regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., OSHA 300 log, Tier II, EPA Bulk Pesticide Repacking,
Household Chemical Licenses).

• Plan, develop, and conduct safety and environmental training programs for employees and managers,

including, but not limited to job safety practices, fire prevention, hazard communication, chemical
handling, and equipment operation.

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and guidance to employees on compliance and safety-related issues.
• Lead and assist in accident/incident investigations, identifying root causes, documenting findings, and

compliance with applicable regulations.

• Work collaboratively with employees, supervisors, and other departments to resolve safety issues,

support team development, and ensure consistent compliance across locations.

• Partner with dispatcher to ensure DOT driver files and related safety documentation are complete,

accurate, and current.

• Monitor grain handling standards, FSMA compliance, and other operational safety requirements;

recommend and implement improvements as needed.

• Serve as a liaison with environmental engineering firms, industry groups, and community safety

programs.

• Develop and maintain safety communication materials, including exhibits, displays, and promotional

items to support company-wide safety awareness.

• Ensure all licenses, fees, and regulatory filings are completed and submitted on time.
• Assist with industrial hygiene checks and promote employee health and wellness through safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety or a related field preferred and/or 2 years of relevant experience and/or

and a positive work environment.

Working conditions

• Office, Grain Elevator, and Chemical Warehouse setting. The environment will include wet or humid

conditions, extreme cold and heat, working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or
airborne particles, confined spaces, dust and chemicals.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk; use hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms.

Physical demands and requirements

Physical activities typically performed while on this job.

ACTIVITY FREQUENY ACTIVITY FREQUENCY

Bending/Stooping Occasionally (1%-33%) Sitting Constantly (67%-100%)
Climbing-stairs, ladders, slope Occasionally (1%-33%) Standing Frequently (34%-66%)
Crawling Occasionally (1%-33%) Twisting Frequently (34%-66%)
Grasping/Handling Constantly (67%-100%) Walking Frequently (34%-66%)
Kneeling Occasionally (1%-33%) Balancing Occasionally (1%-33%)
Neck Flexion/Extension Frequently (34%-66%) Squatting Occasionally (1%-33%)
Reaching Forward Constantly (67%-100%) Change of Position Occasionally (1%-33%)
Reaching Overhead Occasionally (1%-33%) In/Out of Machine Occasionally (1%-33%)

Physical effort

Physical effort typically applied while performing this job.

LIFT/CARRYING FREQUENY PUSHING/PULLING FREQUENCY
1 – 10 lbs. Frequently (34%-66%) 1 – 10 lbs. Frequently (34%-66%)
11 – 20 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%) 11 – 20 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%)
21 – 50 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%) 21 – 50 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%)
51 – 100 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%) 51 – 100 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%)
100 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%) 100 lbs. Occasionally (1%-33%)

Working conditions

Work conditions typically encountered on this job.

CONDITION FREQUENY CONDITION FREQUENCY
Dust Occasionally (1%-33%) Chemical Agents Occasionally (1%-33%)
Excessive Heat Occasionally (1%-33%) Fumes, Odors Occasionally (1%-33%)
Excessive Cold Occasionally (1%-33%) Solvents, Petroleum Products Occasionally (1%-33%)
Noise Occasionally (1%-33%) Others Specify: N/A
Vibration Occasionally (1%-33%) Others Specify: N/A

Job specific conditions/demands

Job specific conditions/demands typically encountered on this job.