Safety Assistant/Technical Writer

Summary

This position reports to the Safety Coordinator and supports the Learning and Development department to ensure all Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative operational procedures are in place, updated, and disseminated to all appropriate audiences in a timely basis along with inspection and maintenance of safety-related equipment and assists in other safety-related tasks.

Essential Job Duties

• Perform inspections on all related fire and safety equipment as required by the regulating establishments

• Perform inspections and maintenance on fire extinguishers

• Perform inspections and maintenance of self-contained breathing apparatus and backup tanks

• Perform necessary inspections and maintenance on air monitors as required by supervisor

• Perform inspections and maintenance of eyewash and shower stations

• Attend all Safety Committee meetings and assist the chairperson in the preparation of the meeting agenda as needed

• Prepare/complete required reports and maintain files of the same as required

• Recognize safety hazards in the workplace and act to correct hazards that are present

• Maintain employee confidentiality

• Training others in the facility and in the onboarding process

• Must use software to create and update written procedures

• Interfacing with operators, maintenance, and safety personnel to gather information about their equipment

• Identify lockout points using power distribution panel drawings and legend. Identify lockout points using the P&IDs

• Educate and provide technical advice, coaching, guidance and mentoring to employees on safe operating procedures

• Develop job-specific training material, including startup/shutdown procedures, troubleshooting, and safe maintenance

• Work together with all departments to provide accurate standard operating procedures

• Always promote safety

• Gather and research information for use in technical documentation

• Other duties as required by the business

• Adhere to all company policies and all safety, food safety, feed safety, and sanitation rules and programs

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree with a least 5 years of experience in an industrial setting. Safety background preferred, OSHA trained (OSHA 30), and experience with safety at state and federal level.

• May be actively pursuing the degree

• Knowledge and familiarity of machinery in an industrial setting

• Able to maintain stamina in a fast pace and large facility. (Example: walking most of the day in a manufacturing plant and able to lift, bend, climb stairs, etc.)

• Mechanical and electrical industrial systems and knowledge / aptitude. Those with maintenance, equipment installation or troubleshooting or repair backgrounds with good technical understanding preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able learn other software in a rapid manner

• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Organized with excellent time management skills

• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, and ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels

Competencies and skill set required to do the job well

• Expertise in the focused area

• Detail oriented

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Problem solving

• Organization

• Initiative

• Able to learn Company’s computer maintenance system

• Able to direct activities of outside contractors, helpers, and other workers as assigned

• Able to reference, read, and understand how to use SDS information

• Present information in an accurate and professional manner to audiences of all sizes

Physical Demands and Expectations

• Exposure to heat, cold, humid, and wet conditions

• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts

• Able to lift and transport up to 50 pounds with assistance

• Exposure to noise levels above 85 db

• Personal Protective Equipment, including respirators, must be worn when required

• Must be able to access all levels and areas of the factory to complete required safety inspections and maintenance