Health & Safety Specialist, Manufacturing - Ditch Witch

Who Are We?  

Ditch Witch is a premier division of The Toro Company.   At Ditch Witch in Perry, Oklahoma, we pride ourselves on being the leading manufacturer in the underground pipe and cable market. Our plant in Perry stands out because it's a place for people to learn and thrive. We enjoy coming to work because our plant is our community, and we see our teammates not only as co-workers but as neighbors and family members. All of our locations build the intricate network of machinery that contributes to The Toro Company. We contribute to building communities, cities, and the world.  We invite you to apply and join a team of highly skilled and highly passionate people. 

Your Opportunity:

The Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for assisting in ensuring the safety of the workplace. This person accomplishes this by coordinating, administering, and implementing comprehensive programs in occupational and industrial safety. The H&S Specialist will respond to reported injuries to evaluate current best practices and recommend changes where necessary.

Sponsorship:  

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• We are unable to consider OPT, J1 or F1 students, nor sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA at this time - regardless of expiration date. 

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active and valid driver's licence at all times. 

Work Location / Environments: 

• This opportunity is 5-shifts on-site at the 30-acre Ditch Witch® division headquarters in Perry, OK.   (Fully Remote, Hybrid, or other work locations/offices are not available at this time). 

• Office 50% and Manufacturing Plan environment 50%.   The manufacturing environment includes: variable temperature and humidity, and noise; Physical hazards such as powered vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic, sharp objects, moving machinery, arc-welding and other electrical equipment, and high-voltage power supplies; Hazardous materials such as fuels, oils, grease, paint, solvents, coolant, pressurized gases, various acids and caustics, cleaners, metals and batteries. Outdoor work will be in all kinds of weather.

• A flexible and variable work schedule, with hours that vary according to the needs of the job. During emergencies, this employee must work until the job is finished. This will include coverage of second and/or third shifts, as necessary.  Rapidly changing workload, demands, schedules, and deadlines.

• Rapidly changing workloads and priorities, multiple requests from numerous managers, and conflicting deadlines.

What Will You Do?  

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for: 

• Actively encourage a culture of safety by providing training and promoting the importance of maintaining a safe work environment for Ditch Witch.

• Represent the department as both an ambassador and active partner when interacting with other departments to help create a team atmosphere and common goals that serve the best and finest interests and corporate objectives of the company.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of safety rules and regulations at all levels of government, including federal, state, and local. 

• Perform incident investigations to identify root causes and generate recommendations to reduce or eliminate hazards.

• Conduct safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with occupational and environmental health and safety requirements. Perform follow-up investigations to verify effectiveness.

• Conduct ergonomic studies and lead Ergonomic Team; lead the Safety Team; and lead the ER Team. 

• P lan, organize, develop, and implement various required occupational safety training programs.   Develop, review, and revise written safety related plans.

• Injury, First Aid, Near Miss and First Response – Assist with treatment guidance, especially on second and third shifts.   5 why root cause – TSS data entry.   Workmans Compensation Claims Entry.  Corrective follow-up. 

• Hearing Tests/Retests/Audiologist STS follow up.

• SDS Management – Chemical review.

• PPE selection review.

• IH activities as needed.  

What Do You Need?  

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information; with strong verbal and written communication skills..

• Ability to manage large workload and work effectively in high pressure situations.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Excellent planning and organizational skills are required to work in a demanding environment.

• Ability to lead various EHS Teams with professionalism and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification, Associates Degree, or BA/BS degree specializing in Health and Safety preferred.  

• Prior Ditch Witch, American Augers, Ventrac or related experience preferred. 

• Basic knowledge of EHS terminology and requirements preferred.

• Participation in safety committees or internal audits preferred.

What Can We Give You?  

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top-tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQ location a variety of perks, including: 

• Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment. 

• Wellness - The Toro Company’s HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical well-being, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.  

• Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community. 

• Competitive Salary – A reasonable pay range for this opportunity is $62,000-$75,000.  The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the app, formerly the Even app. 

At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment process for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a potential threat to job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities.   

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.

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