EHS Specialist - 2nd shift

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

2 - Second 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 incident s to ide ntify root cause(s) and cr eate appropriate countermea sures .

2. C onduct EHS audits to monitor compliance and assist the operational team members in the develop ment 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 tr avel 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 .

Interested? We’d love to get to know you.