Safety Technician at Vylor, Woodhull, IL

Safety Technician at Vylor in Woodhull, IL. Full-time. $58,050 to $72,740 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Safety Technician at our Woodhull IL site.

• VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
• This role will be on-site at the Corteva location.

What You’ll Do:

• Help implement Safety programs, including developing exciting, fresh, and engaging training content.
• Ensure that the safety practices at the site are adequate and applied to achieve safety performance goals.
• Provide coaching for safety related tasks and activities.
• Assist, conduct and document investigations of incidents and ensure follow up actions to prevent re-occurrences are addressed.
• Perform audits and self-assessments on safety standards and programs, including safe work permit reviews, isolation of energy reviews, elevated work reviews, etc.
• Conduct safety walks to ensure that safety standards and safe work practices are being followed through observation and interaction. Assist in correcting any issues that are identified.
• Assist with inventory and ordering PPE and other safety supplies.
• Support New Employee Orientation, safety training and contractor safety onboarding processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• You have your High School Diploma/GED.

What Skills You Need:

• You value safety and always take care to follow safety rules and procedures.
• You are willing and able to work in environments that include: climbing stairs/ladders and working at heights, standing or walking for extended periods of time, frequent bending and reaching, working outdoors and in inclement weather.
• You have experience and proven proficiency in computer systems and programs including (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and tend to pick up quickly on new software.
• You tend to build rapport quickly and are easily able to gain trust and establish credibility.
• You have experience implementing and coaching on safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• This position primarily works a daytime schedule with overtime and weekends as needed to support production needs.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• OSHA Training Certification(s)
• Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST) and/or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Certification

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Vylor Benefits
• Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

The salary range for this position is $58,050.00 to $72,740.00. This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.

Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.