Safety Professional

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

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.