Safety Professional

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Safety Professional Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company Duration: 12 Months – Possible Extension/Conversion Location: Waterloo, IA 50704 Shift: 1st Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Work Type: Onsite Description: Job Summary Entry-level Safety/EHS role supporting workplace safety, ergonomics, injury prevention, audits, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance. Ideal for recent graduates with a Safety, Engineering, or technical background. Key Responsibilities Identify and correct safety and health hazards. Support injury prevention and incident investigations. Conduct safety audits and risk assessments. Analyze EHS data and reporting metrics to identify improvement opportunities. Review equipment, processes, products, and facilities for safety and regulatory compliance. Conduct ergonomic assessments of equipment, tooling, packaging, and manufacturing processes. Perform ergonomic risk assessments for new or relocated equipment. Develop and conduct safety and ergonomics training. Document corrective actions and improvement plans. Communicate findings and recommendations to supervisors and work teams. Work with safety equipment suppliers. Maintain documentation required for company and regulatory standards. Required Qualifications Safety/Ergonomics degree or certificate preferred. Engineering or technical education will also be considered. MS Office experience, especially Word and Excel. Ability to analyze data, regulations, and safety requirements. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently under general direction. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Physical / Work Environment Manufacturing/factory environment. Frequent interaction with employees and supervisors. Must be comfortable working around shop-floor operations. Ideal Candidate Recent graduate in Safety, EHS, Ergonomics, Engineering, or a technical field. Strong attention to detail. Interested in workplace safety, compliance, and ergonomics. Good analytical, communication, and organizational skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr