EHS Specialist - 1st Shift

Vermeer Corporation • Pella, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 30-Hour or equivalent preferred.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with EHS software solutions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate moderately complex incidents to identify root cause(s) and create appropriate countermeasures.
• Conduct EHS audits to monitor compliance and assist the operational team members in the development and implementation of action plans.
• Educate other team members in risk identification and mitigation strategies.
• Partners with key stakeholders to create and implement basic process improvements and enhance standard work practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level