Manufacturing Safety Tech

Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates At Interstates, we don't just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we're doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you're bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you'll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you'll feel at home here. Sioux Center, IA | $30-$34/hour | Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays | Minimal travel Be where safety happens. At Interstates, safety is how we look out for one another. As a Manufacturing Safety Technician , you'll be a visible and trusted safety partner at our Sioux Center manufacturing facility. You'll work alongside plant leadership and team members to identify hazards, strengthen safe work practices, and help everyone go home safe. This role is a strong fit for a safety professional who enjoys being present where the work happens, building relationships, and turning safety expectations into practical everyday behaviors. Why join Interstates? At Interstates, we invest in our people with: 401(k) with company match Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance Paid time off and holiday pay Flexible scheduling Bonus incentives and merit increases Career coaching and advancement opportunities Company discounts, events, and volunteer opportunities A family-focused safety culture What you'll do Serve as the day-to-day safety partner for the manufacturing facility. Walk the facility to observe work practices, identify hazards, and reinforce safe behaviors. Partner with plant leadership to address unsafe conditions, equipment, and behaviors. Assist with incident and unsafe-act investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions. Support safety training, coaching, and communication. Coordinate safety audits, documentation, reporting, and follow-up. Help ensure safety equipment and supplies are available. Monitor plant injuries and incidents in partnership with Safety Management. Participate in safety meetings and communicate safety successes, concerns, and improvement opportunities. What you bring Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health, Safety, or a related field; or two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. OSHA 30-hour training. Knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards. Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification. Strong communication, organization, judgment, and follow-through. Ability to build relationships and influence safe outcomes without direct supervisory authority. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and SharePoint. Preferred qualifications Internship experience or professional experience in safety, manufacturing, or a related field. Knowledge of OSHA Construction standards and NFPA 70E. Experience with safety trainings, safety audits, incident investigations, or corrective actions. What success looks like You’ll help teams recognize risks before incidents occur, understand the "why" behind safety expectations, and take practical steps to work safely. Your visibility, communication, and follow-through will help strengthen the facility's safety culture. Work environment This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, talking, and hearing. You may occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift or move up to 50 pounds. The manufacturing environment may include moving machinery, chemicals, welding operations, outdoor conditions, and electrical hazards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. What You Should Know Before You Apply Interstances may collect personal information as part of your job application, such as your contact details, work history, education, and any information you provide. This information is used only for recruitment, to evaluate your candidacy, and to meet legal requirements. For details about our privacy practices and your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please see ourPrivacy Policy. By applying, you acknowledge that you have reviewed this notice. Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Interstates Companies