Safety Professional - Safety Operations

Title
:
Safety Professional

Location
:
Waterloo, Iowa

Details
:
Contract with ongoing need, opportunity for direct hire, fully onsite role

Pay Rate
: 29.00 – 31.00/hr. with benefit inclusions

We are seeking an onsite Ergonomics Analyst to support manufacturing operations in a high-paced production environment. This role focuses on evaluating ergonomic risks, supporting wellness initiatives, and partnering closely with production teams to improve workplace safety and efficiency. The position requires a strong on-floor presence, with approximately 70% of time spent in the manufacturing environment assessing workstations, tools, and processes while contributing to special projects that support operational goals.

• Conduct ergonomic risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential safety and injury risks within manufacturing operations.
• Support work hardening, wellness initiatives, and ergonomic improvement activities for production teams.
• Evaluate workstations, tooling, and products to recommend practical safety, efficiency, and ergonomic enhancements.
• Spend approximately 70% of work time on the shop floor in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Safely perform physical tasks, including lifting, pushing, and pulling materials or equipment weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and corrective actions clearly with employees at all organizational levels.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement ergonomics-related improvements.
• Lead or contribute to special projects and perform additional duties as assigned to support manufacturing operations.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, Manufacturing, Safety, Ergonomics, Kinesiology, or a closely related field.
• A certificate in a safety-related discipline is preferred.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates without a degree must possess at least 5 years of hands-on manufacturing experience
  .
• Ability to work fully onsite in a factory environment is required.
• Occasional travel between nearby facilities may be required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word and Excel
  .
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with an engineering-oriented mindset.
• Ability to assess ergonomic risks and apply practical solutions in a manufacturing setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse teams.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork capabilities.
• Comfort working in physically demanding environments and following safety protocols.
• Ability to safely operate company-provided equipment after required safety training and use a personal vehicle for local travel when necessary.