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EHS Specialist 1st Shift

Vermeer


Job Location:

Pella, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 6 September 2026 (22 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 4 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

1 - First 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. Were looking for someone who can work independently demonstrates a risk-based approach prioritizes tasks and positively influences others.

What Youll Do

1. Investigate moderately complex incidents to identify root cause(s) and create appropriate countermeasures.

2. Conduct EHS audits to monitor compliance and assist the operational team members in the development 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 Were Looking For

- Bachelors 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 travel is expected of this position.

Work Location

ONSITE: A team members 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 or at .

Interested Wed love to get to know you.


Required Experience:

IC


About Company

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Vermeer Corporation is a global manufacturer of industrial and agricultural machines. From skid loaders to hay balers, we find a need and build a solution.

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