DOT Safety Specialist

Apply to this position

Job Title: DOT Safety Specialist
Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN, Midwest United States, USA

Company: CHS Inc.
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

The DOT Safety Specialist will champion safety and compliance across our Transportation and Logistics AFD Department This role involves planning, directing, and implementing safety activities to promote health and safety in the DOT space. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing safety plans, conducting training, performing audits and inspections, and investigating incidents to identify root causes and recommend preventative measures.

This is a hybrid position, and will sit in our main office in Inver Grove Heights, MN. The individual will be working in the office 3+ days/week.

This individual will be covering a territory around Central MN, with potential for a few locations outside the region. Our ideal candidate will have the ability to travel (up to 25%) to locations within the territory.

Join our amazing team today!

Responsibilities

Support emergency response efforts as necessary, maintaining a clear understanding of Incident Command protocols
Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory frameworks (CFR, HAZMAT), especially regarding safety and hazardous materials handling
Assist in fostering a positive safety culture, supporting the application of Human Operational Performance principles and Just Culture values
Coordinate compliance with all applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) related requirements (federal, state, local, and company).
May assist more junior team members in work activities.
Develop and implement of EH&S related plans, programs, policies, and procedures.
Conduct effective EH&S related training for employees, contractors, and visitors.
Conduct complex EH&S related audits, workplace inspections, job safety analysis, and maintain detailed recordkeeping.
Provide first aid for minor injuries and coordinate prompt medical attention for more serious injuries.
Conduct complex accident investigations, manage worker’s compensation process, and return to work program.
Communicate EH&S related requirements and expectations to other departments and personnel to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe work environment.
Properly respond to day-to-day EH&S related issues in a timely and efficient manner.
Keep current on all applicable EH&S related rules and regulations
Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

High School diploma or GED
4+ years of experience in Environmental, Health, and/or Safety

Additional Qualifications

Agriculture background, facility operation, and management experience
Understanding of construction practices and principles
Experience in the inventory management process
Ability to complete OSHA 30 hour construction training certification program
Bachelor's degree preferred in Occupational Health, Environmental Health and Safety, or related field
Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse

Physical Requirements

Ability to climb ladders and operate equipment is needed to inspect facilities
Ability to work in dusty and adverse and changeable weather conditions

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.

To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITION

Job Post Date: 06/19/25