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 ShiftJob Summary
Are you the type of person who enjoys solving problems, learning how manufacturing operations work, and helping create a safer and more environmentally responsible workplace? In this role, you will support Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives through project work, data analysis, workplace assessments, training support, and continuous improvement activities. We’re looking for someone with strong communication and analytical skills, attention to detail, and a desire to collaborate with others to identify hazards, reduce risk, and strengthen our EHS culture.What You’ll Do
1. Assist with EHS inspections, audits, risk assessments, workplace observations, and compliance assurance activities.
2. Support incident and near-miss investigations by gathering information, documenting findings, identifying contributing factors, and tracking corrective actions.
3. Analyze EHS data and help develop reports, EHS Scorecard metrics, dashboards, and presentations that support informed decision-making.
4. Assist with environmental compliance activities, which may include waste management, recycling, stormwater, air emissions, and pollution-prevention initiatives.
5. Participate in continuous improvement projects using Plan-Do-Check-Act principles to reduce risk, improve compliance, and strengthen EHS processes.
6. Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Human Resources, Occupational Health, and other cross-functional partners to address EHS opportunities and implement practical solutions.
What We’re Looking For
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to organize information, identify trends, and maintain attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and interact professionally with team members at all levels.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn EHS systems, analyze data, and clearly present findings and recommendations.
Travel
- No travel is expected of this position.
Work Location
ONSITE: A team member’s 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 (641) 621-8767 or at [email protected].
Interested? We’d love to get to know you.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to organize information, identify trends, and maintain attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions and interact professionally with team members at all levels.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn EHS systems, analyze data, and present findings and recommendations clearly.
What We Do
Do More At Work, In Life, For Others As a leading manufacturer of agricultural and industrial equipment, Vermeer relies on a team of more than 3,500 strong making a real impact. Around the world, Vermeer team members are rolling up their sleeves to design, build and support tough yellow iron built for customers feeding and fueling their communities, managing natural resources and connecting people to the necessities of life. Headquartered in Pella, Iowa, U.S.A., Vermeer employs team members around the world, with regional offices in Brazil, the Netherlands and Singapore; additional manufacturing facilities in South Dakota and Tianjin; and more than 600 dealers located around the world. We’re not just proud of what we do, we’re proud of how we do it: we put others first, we build the best and we give back. Built upon a legacy of innovation and grit, Vermeer has continued to listen to and meet the needs of customers across the globe for more than 70 years. We are rooted in our 4P Philosophy – Principles, People, Product and Profit – and these are the core values that drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business. Proud to be a family-owned and -operated company, Vermeer serves as a leading example of successful family business. Since 1948, Vermeer has built a strong foundation grounded in values and led by those in pursuit of progress and a heart for others. Our influence is real and felt around the world. Vermeer machines are made to equip our customers to do more across a diverse group of important markets including underground construction, surface mining, tree care, environmental and agricultural industries. The equipment we design, build and support helps make our world go. And our people are doing the same thing – moving their communities, industries and causes forward.
