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Safety Specialist Cedar Rapids, IA


Job Location:

Cedar Rapids, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 83600 - 140400
Posted: 17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS- Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available toVeterans Transitioning Military National Guard and Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set education requirements and experience please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.

Position Summary:
Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting the daily health and safety functions of the plant a assisting with the overall performance of the Cedar Rapids complex. The Cedar Rapids IA Complex is comprised of a Corn Dry Mill Corn Wet Mill Cogeneration and Water Treatment Operations. The facilities in total employ 450 operation colleagues and 250 contractors.

Responsibilities:
Develop and lead a culture of behavioral safety and related principles.
Knowledge and understanding of a multitude of health safety regulations and policies with the ability to communicate the requirements effectively and assist the facility with implementation and management.
Collect and organize data from various sources ensuring accuracy and integrity.
Perform analytics and statistical analysis to identify trends and focus areas of improvement.
Evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety programs and policies through consistent monitoring and auditing.
Build management and employee dedication and enthusiasm for safety through effective Leadership and Influence.
Lead support and encourage the actions needed that are identified by leading indicators and goals.
Act as a Champion and Mentor for colleague safety engagement that comes in many forms.
Lead and provide oversight of injured colleague cases.
Lead or have integral involvement with incident investigations to determine root cause and recommendations for corrective actions.
Spend a significant amount of time in the plant being a safety presence ensuring all safety programs are comprehensive understood and being followed.
Ensure compliance in reporting and document retention for federal and state requirements.
Develop and present safety training for new hires contractors and location colleagues as required and as needed.
Support and drive continuous improvement by participating in Performance Excellence.


Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Requirements:
Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel other ADM locations as well as outside vendors.
Must be organized possess time management skills and be able to meet deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office particularly Excel Word PowerPoint and other computer related skills.
Preferred Skills:
Trainer/Presentation Skills preferred.
Education & Experience:
High School Diploma/GED required.
A Bachelor degree in Occupational Health & Safety field is preferred
Work experience of minimum of 5 years in health and/or safety field preferred.
Environment/Physical:
Occasional work around dust and various chemicals and caustics.
Occasional work around vibrating and loud equipment on an occasional basis.
Work on slippery/uneven surfaces and at high elevations and on occasional basis.
Work in high and low temperature extremes on occasional basis.
Must be able to walk 1-3 hours.
Must be able to sit 5-8 hours.
Must be able to squat/kneel on an occasional basis.
Must be able to climb stairs/ladders on an occasional basis.
Must be able to lift up to 25lbs from waist to shoulder on an occasional basis

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.


Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired employees will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$83600.00 - $140400.00
Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus

Required Experience:

IC


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