Safety Assistant - Frankfort, IN

Archer Daniels Midland

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• Maintain a regular presence in the plant, build productive relationships with colleagues and leaders, and encourage open communication about hazards, concerns, and improvement opportunities.
• Complete assigned health and safety standard work, organize recurring activities, and communicate progress, barriers, and priorities to the Plant Health & Safety Manager.
• Conduct and support safety inspections, plant walkdowns, layered audits, and observations. Document findings, communicate concerns, and follow up on assigned actions.
• Support the facility’s Safety Action Plan by maintaining action tracking, coordinating updates with responsible leaders, and bringing overdue items or barriers to the Plant Health & Safety Manager’s attention.
• Coordinate and deliver assigned safety orientations, training, toolbox talks, and other safety communications. Maintain training records and help identify upcoming or outstanding training needs.
• Maintain accurate and organized safety records, reports, and documentation in designated systems. Assist with data entry, reporting, and review of safety performance trends.
• Support implementation of ADM health and safety programs by assisting with procedure reviews, field verification, documentation, and communication of requirements.
• Assist with contractor safety activities, documentation reviews, field observations, and communication of site expectations.
• Support incident and near-miss investigations through timely information gathering, documentation, participation in root cause analysis, and tracking of corrective actions under the direction of the Plant Health & Safety Manager.
• Assist with injury-response coordination, required documentation, and follow-up as directed by the Plant Health & Safety Manager, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Help prepare for internal and external audits, inspections, and assessments by organizing records, supporting field reviews, and tracking follow-up activities.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, including drills, readiness checks, and related records.
• Encourage colleague participation in safety committees, hazard reporting, learning discussions, and continuous improvement activities.
• Recognize and promptly communicate hazards or situations requiring immediate attention. Seek guidance when an issue exceeds current training, knowledge, or authority.
• Participate in training, mentoring, and professional development to build safety knowledge and assume additional responsibilities as proficiency develops.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Leadership team.

• High school diploma or equivalent required. An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or a related field is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, agricultural, safety, training, or coordination role is preferred. Candidates with strong transferable skills and a demonstrated ability to learn are encouraged to apply.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and follow through with limited day-to-day prompting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to lead group discussions and deliver training.
• Ability to build working relationships, provide constructive feedback, and work effectively with colleagues, contractors, and leaders.
• Willingness to learn industrial processes, applicable health and safety requirements, hazard recognition, risk assessment, and appropriate controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and the ability to learn additional systems.
• Sound judgment, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to recognize when guidance or escalation is needed.
• Ability to adapt to changing plant needs and balance planned activities with emerging priorities.

• The normal schedule is primarily Monday through Friday, with flexibility coordinated through the Plant Health & Safety Manager.
• The facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Occasional work outside normal hours, including evenings, weekends, and participation in an assigned on-call rotation, may be required to support training, incidents, or other operational needs.
• Work is performed in both office and plant settings, including indoor and outdoor areas with varying temperatures, noise, and weather conditions.
• Duties include prolonged standing and walking, climbing stairs, and accessing designated plant work areas, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn as required.
• Occasional travel is required and is expected to be minimal.

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