Risk and Safety Consultant Representative

Risk and Safety Consultant RepresentativeSFM - The Work Comp ExpertsWork somewhere you loveSFM is unique in that we are small enough that your voice is heard but has all the benefits and perks of a larger employer. We value your opinion, help you reach your goals, and make it easy for you to maintain work-life balance. SFM is committed to creating the best work environment and believes that our exceptional and motivated employees are our greatest strength. SFM emphasizes work life balance, and our benefit package is designed to assist you navigate your work-life journey.Our benefits include:Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA, FSAFlexible hybrid work environmentTraditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matchCompany contributions to help pay off student loansMonthly home internet allowanceFree life insurance, STD & LTDOpportunities for annual gainshare bonusPet insuranceGenerous PTO9 paid holidaysPaid parental leaveAnnual company-wide volunteer dayDiscounts on gym memberships, fitness apps and weight loss programsAdoption financial assistanceVisit our careers page to learn more about working at SFM.About SFMSince 1983, our mission has been to be the workers' compensation partner of choice for agents, employers and their workers. In that time, we've expanded to well over 25,000 customers in the Midwest and grown our offerings to include vocational rehabilitation, loss prevention, medical services and more. Though much has changed through the years, our focus continues to be unrivaled customer service, safety, and providing better outcomes for employers and injured workers. SFM's mission is to create a safer workplace by protecting workers from harm and the work all of us at SFM contribute to the well being of workers' and employers alike. The role As a Risk and Safety Consultant Rep AKA Loss Prevention Representative, you will serve as the subject matter expert regarding Loss Control Safety & Health services for SFM's policy holders. You will visit employer sites and seek ways to improve employee safety and reduce losses. Working on a multi-functioning team, you will strive to deliver exceptional customer service and inspire a safer workplace to protect workers from harm. This position will focus on assisting our customers, who are our policy holders, increase their safety awareness while adhering to departmental and company guidelines and standards. You will be assisting policyholders and agents with the development and continued implementation of specific loss control actions to improve the overall safety for workers and mitigate work related injuries. If you would like to provide thoughtful leadership and interested in helping enhance safe workplace environments, you need to apply for this job.The successful candidate will work remotely and need to live in MN and able to cover a territory that is in and around the Southwest area of MN and the Twin Cities. Applicants who live in or near the 7 county metro area of the Twin Cities, will be given preference. This is a remote position. A company car is offered for this position. *Experienced Safety Professionals will be considered for a higher level and salary will be based on your experience. Your job and training will be tailored to your experience level.What you will be doingAcquires the ability to conduct risk assessments and reports in a variety of settings including off-site, on-site or leveraging other forms of electronic communications as well as learning how to create loss prevention surveys for prospects and existing accounts. Develops ability to conduct research, data collection, evaluation, and analysis to make recommendations to control customers' source of risk, loss and/or costs and if applicable, and develops strategies and service plans to minimize loss potential and recommends constructive changes and improvements to policyholders' management. Learns how to prepare reports of findings and recommendations outlining present and most likely future loss potentials and other noteworthy items.As needed, evaluates, and monitors routine environmental and occupational disease exposures to determine degree of risk. May use testing equipment such as sound dosimeters, force meters, etc. Reviews results from the testing and incorporates data and other relevant information into the report to policyholder and reviews reports with team leader and/or other team members, as appropriate.Plans and presents safety-related educational programs to control exposures for the account. Assesses the account and supplies needed, reference material and referrals to the policyholder and consult with policyholders upon request.Learns how to develop industry-specific educational handouts, multimedia, and is coached as to how to lead presentations (on-site and virtually) to train groups of individuals on a wide variety of safety and ergonomics topics.Provides risk assessment information internally to the respective business teams. Collaborates and works within a team environment and includes the required leaders for the respective business units.Business OperationsRegularly interacts with team members, policyholders and agents to achieve individual and team goals. Follows company best practices.Professionally works with other team members to best serve all customers of the team. This includes, but is not limited to, covering for other team members when they are absent, being respectful of others, and the ability to successfully resolve conflict. Constructively works with team members and others in the company when service and business improvement opportunities are identified.Provides first-class customer service to all customers and complies with customer service standards. Responds promptly to resolve complaints or problems. Adheres to partnership agreements represented by the various business services areas when applicable. Maintains appropriate interactions with persons both internally and externally.Completes reports, activity logs, expense reports, and other required documentation in an accurate and readable form and in a timely basis.Processes survey reports, post-service letters and other applicable documentation through internal systems, to include forwarding post-service letters to the policyholder contact, agent and applicable internal team members timely.What we will love about youBachelor's degree in safety, risk management or other quantitative field; or in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, two plus years of experience working in a field that is directly related to the essential functions of the job is acceptable.Master's degree in safety, risk management or related studies is preferred.One year experience working in a safety-related field (manufacturing or construction setting) or a qualifying internship, preferred.ASP designation, or other professional certifications relevant to the position is a plus.Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations related to workers' compensation insurance, safety and OSHA.Ability to operate or learn to operate sound dosimeters and force meters.Excellent presentation and facilitation skills and the ability to develop and conduct training programs.Excellent customer service skills and demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships.Strong oral and written communication skills,Proficient in MS Office software applications (Excel, Word, etc.).Strong analytical skills and detailed oriented.Effective organizational and time management skills.Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.Ability to work independently and in a team environment.Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate customer's needs, which may require overnight stays.Ability to work in a self-directed team environment.Physical Requirements Regular attendance is required. Work takes place in a semi paperless environment within an office setting, either on business premises or other remote location, using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers, which requires being stationary for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms and work with close vision. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Work is performed indoors with little to no exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions. Some overnight travel is needed.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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Occasional lifting (approximately 25 to 35 pounds).Ability to walk, climb stairs and climb ladders, bend stoop and crouch and wear personal protective equipment on policyholder sites as needed.Regularly exposed to different work environments which includes, but is not limited to dusty, noisy, cold, hot, agricultural environments and a variety of weather conditions.Join us and apply today!The base pay posted is just one component of SFM's total compensation package. The salary range listed represents the full compensation range for this position. Job title and starting pay will be based on the selected candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience, and education, if applicable as well as internal equity with other employees in the same job classification. Experienced Safety professionals may be considered for a SR position, and that salary range is: $80,00.00 to $112,00.00.SFM Mutual Insurance Company and each of its parent companies, subsidiaries and/or affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital, familial, or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected classification. SFM Companies, EEO/AA Employers. SFM is a participant of E-Verify. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Created: 2025-02-17