Safety Operations Assistant

• 401(k) fully matched up to the first 3%

• Health, life, and disability insurance

• Health savings account

• Possibility for overtime

• $29.52 /hr

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, were innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

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 offers support to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If an applicant requires accommodation during the application or selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet their needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

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.

Relocation Available:

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).

Benefits:

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 .