EHS Safety Coordinator

GreenPoint Ag; Decatur, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

GreenPoint Ag is seeking an EHS Safety Coordinator to support safety objectives in the Alabama and Georgia territories. You will lead regional safety initiatives and promote a strong safety culture across locations.

Essential qualifications include a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred), OSHA 30 and Responsible Ag certifications within six months, excellent communication, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification and Responsible Ag certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and ability to work independently; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional safety leadership for Alabama and Georgia locations.
• Maintain relationships with site leadership, employees, customers, and regulators.
• Support hazard identification, risk assessment, standard work practices, and incident investigations.
• Assist with safety training, regulatory compliance, and implementation of EHS programs.
• Coordinate integration of safety into daily operations and establish EHS priorities.
• Provide coaching and continuous improvement for safety policies and systems.

Skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Independent judgment

MS Office

Driver's license

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (preferred)

OSHA 30 certification

Responsible Ag certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

GreenPoint Ag is a farmer-owned, American-owned company. We’re committed to farmers’ success because that’s the only way we succeed. We’re seeking employees who share our dedication to serving farmers. As a leading agricultural inputs company, we operate in more than 100 communities across 10 states in the southeastern U.S.

We’re looking for passionate, hardworking team players who care about rural America and want to make a difference in one of today’s most vital industries. GreenPoint Ag is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive, dynamic workplace where you can grow and contribute.

We are looking for an EHS Safety Coordinator to cover our Alabama and Georgia territories.

The EHS Safety Coordinator will support EHS objectives in their specific region by complying with Federal, State, Local, and Internal requirements. This role will help achieve GreenPoint Ag's Safety Vision of becoming the safest agronomy provider in the industry. The EHS Coordinator will dedicate 100% of their time to agronomy EHS duties.

Our culture fosters a connected work environment where employees are engaged, supported, and provided opportunities to grow.

Essential Functions

• Provide regional safety leadership: Responsible for supporting and advancing safety performance within assigned locations, promoting GreenPoint Ag’s safety culture, and serving as an EHS resource to management and employees.
• Maintain effective working relationships: Establish and maintain professional relationships with site leadership, employees, customers, and applicable regulatory representatives, and communicate the purpose, requirements, and expectations of safety initiatives.
• Support hazard identification and risk mitigation: Facilitate hazard recognition, risk assessment, standard work practices, and incident investigation processes intended to reduce risk, identify corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.
• Assist with training and regulatory compliance: Support completion of required safety training, maintenance of Asmark safety systems and compliance manuals, and implementation of applicable EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate integration of safety into operations: Work with leadership to incorporate safety requirements into daily operations, establish safety schedules, define EHS priorities, and support development of related activities and performance indicators.
• Provide coaching and continuous improvement support: Provide guidance, coaching, and support to employees and leaders regarding safety expectations, and assist in the ongoing evaluation and improvement of EHS policies, programs, procedures, and systems.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Experience: Previous EHS experience is preferred but not required. Candidates should demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and take the initiative, preferably with some exposure to agriculture.
• Certifications: OSHA 30 certification & Responsible Ag certification required within 6 months of hire or being in the role.
• Skills: Strong team player, willingness to learn and continuously improve, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, independent judgment, computer proficiency, valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Independence: Ability to work without micromanagement and drive results independently.
• Technical Skills: Develop proficiency in safety management systems and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Attributes: Eagerness to learn and grow, self-starter, versatile, and service-oriented.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Business Understanding: Demonstrates a passion for understanding the business and aligning with team goals.
• Judgment: High degree of independent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license; must meet company policy for Motor Vehicle Review.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in both indoor and outside work environments. Occasionally exposed to extreme cold and hot temperatures, wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, talk, and hear. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. The employee is also regularly required to walk and occasionally required to stoop or kneel.

Travel

Approximately 65%, based on external training requirements for the role.

Other Duties in the Spirit of GreenPoint Success and Teamwork

Please note this job description isintended to describe thegeneral nature and level of work performed by employeesassigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. As a company whose primary mission is to support farmers, our business is inherently seasonal. In the spirit of teamwork, during off season and at other times employees may be required to perform duties at the location which are outside the employee’s primary job function. Additional job-related tasks, such as clean-up, landscaping, maintenance, painting, pressure washing, and material handling may be assigned. GreenPoint Ag reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off, Including Vacation and Sick Leave
• Two Paid Personal Choice Days Annually
• Paid Community Volunteer Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Employee Benefits and Wellness Resources

EEO Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or state law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.