Seed Product Development Community Safety Specialist

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – solving the world’s food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. We have an exciting opportunity for Seed Product Development (SPD) Community Safety Specialists/Technicians to join our company at multiple Research Centers across our Global Corteva Seed Product Development locations. The Safety Specialist/Technician is an integral part of our Global Safety Communities and works closely with our Research Center Operations Leads as well as our Safety Community partners in EHS&S.

We are looking for candidates who take initiative, love to learn, work hard, and have a stable work history.

• Please note there is NO relocation allowance or visa sponsorship available for this position.
  
  

Responsibilities – What You Will Do

How will you help us grow? It matters to us, and it matters to you!

• Assist all SPD sites within the Safety Community with Standard implementation, revisions, and tracking.
• Leads the transition of Standards & Policies into safety excellence in our seasonal activities.
• Ensures training programs are adequate, consistent, and updated across the Community.
• Prepare, document, and train on site's standard operating procedures.
• Train and mentor full-time, part-time, seasonal, and contingent staff.
• Co-leads Safety Community meetings with EHS&S Community Lead.
• Drives harmonization of Safety Standards within and across Communities.
• Builds SPD work activity acumen within EHS&S.
• Bridges Standards to behaviors and choices.
• Ensure that facility safety and security policies are communicated, followed, and enforced.
• Attend regional safety meetings as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements – Who You Are

• You have a 2-year degree in Agriculture or related field of study.
• You have 5 years of related education and/or relative work experience (i.e. training, operations, manufacturing agriculture, warehousing, etc.).
• You have strong interpersonal skills, including good written and verbal communication skills.
• You are comfortable creating and facilitating training for both large and small groups.
• You excel at working independently and in a team environment.
• You have experience and proven proficiency in computer systems and programs including (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and tend to pick up quickly on new software and digital applications.
• You are willing and able to have a flexible work schedule with the availability to support off shift teams as needed to provide training and serve as a safety resource.
  
  

Preferences – It Would Be Great If You Have

• Subject matter expertise of SPD day to day and seasonal work activities and safe operations.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in agriculture or scientific field with 0-4 years. Experience in agronomy, Biology, Plant Breeding, or a scientific-related field.
• Willingness/ability to gain certification in basic Occupational Health and Safety Training (OSHA 10 or OSHA 30)
• Willingness/ability to gain certifications in Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Bilingual fluency English/Spanish.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Will be required to do physical lifting and work outdoors and in varying ergonomic environments.
• Ability to wear required PPE/RPE for the assigned task.
• Additional hours and weekends during seasonal peak periods, including some overnight stays.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
  
  

Ready to grow your perspectives, impact, and career? We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. Start by applying to this opportunity today!

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