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Safety Operations Assistant

The Safety Operations Assistant will assist the South Sioux City site in achieving world-class safety performance through campaigns, training, and monitoring processes. The Safety Operations Assistant position will provide a direct link between management and associate/technician workforce regarding safety. The Safety Operations Assistant overall contribution will support efforts to reduce injuries and achieve the site's safety goals.

What you will do:

• Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture and zero-injury mindset.
• Respond promptly to safety, health, and environmental concerns; assist with incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, ISO, GMP, and plant safety programs; support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training, new hire EHS orientation, and corporate safety plan presentations.
• Actively participate in emergency response (CPR, AED, First Aid) and industrial hygiene programs (noise monitoring, respirator fit testing).
• Conduct safety inspections (LOTO, line breaks, powered vehicles, elevated work) and maintain records for Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
• Support safety committees, update site safety communications, and review observations and near misses for action.

What you will bring:

• Demonstrate strong time management, organizational skills, and clear communication while fostering collaboration across teams.
• Build positive interpersonal relationships through empathy, teamwork, negotiation, and cooperation.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and maintain flexibility to support EHS initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Apply safety, environmental, GMP, and quality standards effectively while driving continuous improvement.
• Exhibit leadership, integrity, and operational discipline, ensuring team adaptability and readiness for change.
• Use data-driven insights to support cross-functional business decisions and process enhancements.
• Maintain a proactive, self-starting attitude with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.

Who you are:

• Communicate effectively, collaborate in teams, and work independently with a positive, assertive, and adaptable mindset.
• Demonstrate strong work ethic, punctuality, decision-making skills, and proficiency in computer applications (Word, Excel, databases).
• Maintain flexibility and resilience when job focus, or assignments change daily.
• Physically capable of operating equipment, working at heights or confined spaces, and performing tasks requiring full range of motion.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in hot/wet environments while wearing appropriate PPE.

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
• Flexible Work Arrangements We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally
• Career Growth Learning, training, and development opportunities.
• Employee Recognition Program A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Referral Program Refer top talent and earn a bonus if they're hired

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 applicant's 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.

This pay rate 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).

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 a competitive company match.