Are you a safety-conscious individual with a passion for creating a secure work environment? Do you thrive in a dynamic, hands-on role where your expertise directly contributes to employee well-being? If so, Cerebral Staffing has an exciting opportunity for you to join our client, John Deere, as a Safety Coordinator!
Safety Coordinator (Contract) - John Deere
Location: Milan, IL Duration: 1 year + Shift: 2nd Shift (Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM CST) Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, Travel Reimbursement, License Reimbursements, Referral Bonuses, PTO
As an integral part of the John Deere North American Parts Distribution Center’s safety team, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of employees in a 24/7 operation. This entry-level position is perfect for someone eager to grow their career in safety, providing vital support to the 1st shift team and comprehensive coverage for half of the 2nd shift.

• Conduct thorough investigations of accidents, incidents, and near misses, collaborating with relevant parties to develop and implement effective corrective actions that reduce risk.
• Develop and deliver essential John Deere Required and OSHA compliance training to the 2nd shift operation, ensuring all employees are well-informed and compliant.
• Support the management of mobile equipment certifications and maintain accurate tracking records.
• Serve as a key resource for risk identification, auditing, and control for the 2nd shift NAPDC operation, spending approximately 50% of your time on the shop floor.
• Identify and correct potential safety and health hazards, as well as unsafe actions, to prevent on-the-job injuries and illnesses.
• Contribute to the development of safety processes and programs, including the design and evaluation of components to monitor their effectiveness.
• Conduct audits to verify compliance with regulations and company policies, ensuring management is aware of identified items for proper corrective actions.
• Analyze Environmental Health Safety (EHS) metrics to pinpoint areas for improvement.
• Review new products, equipment, processes, and facilities for potential hazards and compliance, offering recommendations as needed.
• Communicate and collaborate with safety equipment suppliers.