Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it youve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate your pets food the paper you write on and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether youre just starting your career or bringing years of experience theres a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

TITLE: Safety Specialist

LOCATION: Bedford Park IL (Argo Plant)

REPORTS TO: Safety Manager

As a Safety Specialist you will be responsible for planning implementing and providing leadership to the Argo Safety Programs including coordination of site security activities.

What you will do:

• Develop and deliver pertinent safety training (Permit training STOP LOTO safety training fair etc.). Manage plan and execute Safety Month activities.
• Maintain contractor safety files and collect/categorize safety compliance data.
• Provide update/upkeep of the MSDS libraries and the Argo Plant Emergency Action plan manuals as necessary.
• Review all Incident Investigations participate in root cause analysis meetings and ensure appropriate follow-up on corrective actions.
• Direct the plant security program procedures and personnel to ensure access control procedures are sufficient to provide for the physical security of plant assets; perform periodic review of security post orders with Security Manager. Maintain all aspects of the Plant Card Access Security System
• Lead/coordinate/execute monthly contractor safety meeting.
• Coordinate and plan shutdown activities as it relates to contractor entry and traffic; ensure site safety and food safety requirements are met prior to entry
• Participate in safety audits as required.
• Compile and distribute monthly reports to corporate.
• Provide support to the Manager Safety and Security. Perform special projects and other miscellaneous duties as required
• Coordinate plant-wide emergency drills in conjunction with the Manager Safety and Security
• Coordinate and participate in unit mock-OSHA inspections. Participate as a member of the Site Wellness Committee Accident Investigation Team Safety Committee Team and Plant Crisis Management team.
• Engage employees in site safety process (STOP and safety committee involvement) including increased involvement and exposure for site safety committee and safety teams.
• Develop and distribute safety event alerts as needed to ensure all employees are made aware of incidents/events both here and at other plants. Share safety best practices across plant sites. Provide plant with weekly toolbox talk materials and distribute to individual units.
• Conduct New Employee Safety Orientation.
• Act as an administrative backup to the Nurse.
• Coordinate and manage Heath and Safety Projects as assigned.
• Follow and update Cority through completion.
• Work with other departmental resources (warehouse maintenance operations) in execution ofsuccessful HSprograms.
• Assistwith buildingcapability of site resources to support implementation of HS programming.

What you will bring:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in experience in occupational safety in an industrial setting.
• Must be computer literate to effectively use current Microsoft Office software including Excel PowerPoint Word and other software programs.
• Experience in OSHA recordkeeping requirements and regulations.
• Certified in CPR First Aid/AED and Bloodborne responder a plus. Ability to obtain and maintain certification required.
• Serve as technical resourceor subject matter expert (SME) forsite safety compliance and self-assessments.

Who you are:

• Possess good problem solving skills to address safety issues and conduct root cause analyses that arise within the plant.
• Perform essential functions of the job (i.e. walking bending stooping lifting kneeling climbing).
• Ability to obtain and maintain OSHA 10-hour and OSHA 30-Hour Train the Trainer.
• Familiar with Internal Accident Investigation process.
• Have a general understanding of Workers Compensation a plus.
• Demonstrate the value of personal safety and behaviors.
• Possess good communication skills interpersonal skills to conduct meetings and act as a liaison between employees contractors and management.

Why Join Ingredion

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support Health long-term savings and resources for your physical mental and emotional well-being
• Career Growth Learning training and development opportunities including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program A culture of real-time appreciation with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products services and travel

#LI-DR1 #LI-ONSITE

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race color religion age gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry handicap or disabilitymental or physicalmarital status sexual orientation veteran status disability resulting from military service or any other classification protected by law (protected classifications). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicants accommodation needs.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:

Pay Range:

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.