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Safety Specialist

Van Drunen Family of Companies

Momence, Illinois

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Datasheets, Emergency Planning, Environmental Regulations, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Leadership, Life Insurance, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Metrics, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, Multitasking, OSHA, Performance Metrics, Plant Management, Problem Solving Skills, Record Keeping, Records Management, Regulations, Safety Equipment, Safety Process, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Spanish Language, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan, Warehousing
LOCATION
Momence, Illinois
POSTED
30 days ago
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!

  • Expected Pay Range: $84,200/year to $94,000/year, exempt
  • Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
  • Benefits Eligible: Yes
  • Benefits Available: 2026-benefits-summary.pdf

Who We Are

At Van Drunen Farms, we're not just providing ingredients; we're providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we're striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence.

What You'll Do
  • Plan, organize, and manage daily plant-level safety programs to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
  • Implement and maintain safety policies, procedures, and corporate initiatives across production, warehousing, and logistics operations.
  • Conduct safety training, audits, inspections, and job safety analyses to drive awareness and compliance.
  • Investigate incidents and accidents, coordinate corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor and track safety metrics, maintain safety records, and manage chemical inventories and safety data sheets.
  • Partner with plant leadership to support emergency planning, drills, and safety reviews for new equipment and facilities.

What You'll Bring
  • Three or more years of experience in a safety role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in a Safety related field.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety practices.
  • Excellent communication, training, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort using technical safety equipment and experience in PSM, LOTO, or ammonia systems preferred.
  • Bilingual Spanish a significant plus

What You Can Look Forward To
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Paid holidays and vacation.
  • Tuition assistance and 401(k) with company match.
  • A highly impactful role supporting safety across multiple facilities and operations.
  • The opportunity to influence a strong safety culture within a growing manufacturing organization.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements
  • Ability to meet all physical requirements of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Work performed across plant, warehouse, and logistics environments with varying conditions.
  • Regular interaction with production areas, equipment, and potential environmental exposures depending on location.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.

In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!

Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company's achievement as well.

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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