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EHS Specialist - 1st Shift

Vermeer Corporation
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Pella, IA, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Vermeer Corporation is seeking a Health and Safety professional with a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent experience.
  • The role involves investigating incidents, conducting EHS audits, and educating team members on risk mitigation strategies.
  • Candidates should have prior manufacturing experience and familiarity with EHS software solutions is preferred.
  • The position requires a risk-based approach and the ability to work independently, with no travel expected.
  • Salary details were not specified, but candidates should have relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Who We Are

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.

 

Work Shift

1 - First Shift

Job Summary

Are you the type of person who has a passion for the health and safety of others? Do you like to tackle unique problems on a day-to-day basis? In this role you will play an active role in the Health and Safety of our Team Members by investigating incidents and injuries, performing audits, and proactively identifying and implementing solutions. We’re looking for someone who can work independently, demonstrates a risk-based approach, prioritizes tasks and positively influences others.

What You’ll Do 

1. Investigate moderately complex incidents to identify root cause(s) and create appropriate countermeasures.  

2. Conduct EHS audits to monitorcompliance and assist the operational team membersinthe development and implementation of action plans. 

3. Educate other team members in risk identification and mitigation strategies. 

4. Partners with key stakeholders to create and implement basic process improvements and enhance standard work practices.      

 

What We’re Looking For 

- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

- OSHA 30-Hour or equivalent preferred. 

- Prior manufacturing experience preferred. 

- Familiarity with EHS software solutions preferred. 

 

Essential Functions 

Standing: Continuously 

Sitting: Occasionally 

Walking: Frequently 

Hand Coordination: At least average/bilateral 

Twisting: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position) 

Bending - Trunk: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position) 

Bending - Neck: Occasionally (up to 15 degree flex for up to 2 minutes) 

Elevated Work/Reach: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position) 

Squatting/Kneeling: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position) 

Climbing: Occasionally 

Pulling: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs) 

Pushing: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs) 

RH Grip: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs) 

LH Grip: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs) 

RH Pinch: Rarely (up to 15 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs) 

LH Pinch: Rarely (up to 15 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs) 

Floor to Waist Lift: Rarely (up to 50 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs) 

Horizontal Lift: (up to 50 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs) Frequently (up to 10 lbs) Continuously (up to 5 lbs) 

Waist to Crown Lift: Rarely (up to 40 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) 

 

Travel 

- No travel is expected of this position.  

Work Location

ONSITE: A team member’s day-to-day work is best done on a Vermeer campus. If work content can be occasionally completed at an offsite location, discuss potential arrangements with your manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at (641) 621-8767 or at hr@vermeer.com.

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