Field EHS Training Coordinator — Dairy & Grain Operations

Step into a day on our job sites

You start your morning reviewing upcoming build schedules for our Dairy and Grain divisions. A crew needs refresher training on forklift and crane operation before their next lift; another site has new hires who require an on‑the‑spot safety orientation. You coordinate with project managers and foremen, finalize materials, and head out. By midday you’re conducting hands-on certification training, reinforcing lockout/tagout and mobile equipment best practices. In the afternoon you run a field safety check, spot a hazard, and pivot to a quick tailgate talk. Back at your laptop, you update training records, document an incident review for HR, and plan the next round of courses—always building a culture where everyone goes home safe.

What you’ll do

• Develop, expand, update, and implement safety training programs in partnership with division leaders, project managers, engineers, technical service leads, crew foremen, and other safety pros.
• Research industry-specific training options aligned with regulatory requirements (OSHA/ANSI), and negotiate with outside vendors when needed.
• Deliver training in multiple formats—classroom, site-based, and real-time coaching—including forklift and crane certification.
• Schedule and coordinate external subject-matter experts when appropriate; tailor content for the audience and right-size the duration.
• Conduct periodic field safety checks to identify issues and provide timely refresher training.
• Build and manage a compliant system for documenting and tracking training records and certifications; partner with HR to maintain accurate databases.
• Support incident response and reporting: visit sites, complete accident reports, gather witness statements, and collaborate with HR on care, work restrictions, and return-to-work plans.
• Champion a safety-first mindset by reinforcing company policies and expectations and advising managers, foremen, and leads.
• Represent the Dairy and Grain divisions on safety matters and serve as a resource to other divisions when needed.
• Tackle special projects and other assigned duties; maintain a professional appearance at all times.

What you bring

• High school diploma or G.E.D., plus 2 years of higher education or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years in a safety role, preferably on construction or heavy equipment installation sites.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and ANSI standards.
• Clear written and verbal communication with strong presentation skills; ability to apply adult learning principles to course design and delivery.
• Above-average PC proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Fluency in English; Spanish fluency preferred.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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The physical demands described here are representative of the essential functions of this position that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. This job requires that the employee occasionally pull, push, carry, or lift 50 lbs. freely or more with assistance. The employee regularly is required to bend, twist, reach, squat, climb, kneel and stoop. Employee may perform work in high places; must have good balance; ability to climb a ladder, work from scaffolding or raised platforms, man lifts, etc. The job may require work performed in tight or enclosed areas. The employee must be able to hear and communicate verbally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally and momentarily work near moving mechanical parts, may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.