Entry-Level EHS Safety & Ergonomics Specialist

Three Point Solutions; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company in Waterloo, IA is seeking an entry-level Safety/EHS professional to support workplace safety, ergonomics, injury prevention, audits, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have a Safety/Ergonomics degree or certificate; engineering/technical education also considered.

The role is onsite, 1st shift 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with opportunities to grow into a full safety program.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role in safety/EHS for manufacturing.
• Recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Experience with data analysis and regulatory compliance preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office, especially Word and Excel.

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 for improvements.
• Review equipment, processes, and facilities for safety compliance.
• Perform ergonomic risk assessments for equipment and processes.
• Develop and conduct safety training.
• Document corrective actions and improvement plans.
• Communicate findings to supervisors and teams.
• Coordinate with safety equipment suppliers.
• Maintain documentation for standards.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Safety/Ergonomics degree or certificate

Engineering or technical education

Tools

MS Office (Word & Excel)

Job description

Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company in Waterloo, IA is seeking an entry-level Safety/EHS professional to support workplace safety, ergonomics, injury prevention, audits, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have a Safety/Ergonomics degree or certificate; engineering/technical education also considered.

The role is onsite, 1st shift 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with opportunities to grow into a full safety program.