Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist to join our Environmental, Health & Safety team. In this role, you'll help foster a culture where safety is a shared responsibility and every employee-owner goes home safely each day. Working alongside employees, supervisors, Engineering, Maintenance, and leadership teams, you'll serve as a trusted resource for machine safety, high-risk work activities, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement efforts. This position is onsite at our corporate headquarters in Chesterton, Indiana. Urschel employee-owners design and manufacture industrial cutting equipment for food processing and allied industries around the world from our global headquarters located in Chesterton, Indiana, U.S.A. Consumers purchase goods manufactured on Urschel cutting equipment on a daily basis. Advanced manufacturing technologies are utilized at our climate controlled, clean, and environmentally conscious facility. Company Benefits, Rewards And Perks Quarterly performance award bonus based on overall company performance Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Stock Issued Annually2 Weeks’ Vacation Available Upon Hire Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Available on 1st Day of Employment Low Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Premiums and Deductibles Free Health Clinic (Available to Employees and Their Dependents)401(k) with Employer Matching Free Life Insurance Paid Holidays Free 24/7 Access to An Onsite Workout Center with Personal Trainers Education Reimbursement Program Support for Community Involvement/Philanthropy As our Health & Safety Specialist, you'll spend your time partnering with teams across the organization to identify risks, develop practical solutions, and strengthen our safety culture. You'll lead and support safety programs related to machine guarding, Lockout/Tagout, electrical safety, fall protection, confined spaces, powered industrial trucks, and other high-risk activities. You'll conduct audits, inspections, and hazard assessments, investigate incidents, and help ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained. You'll also play an important role in employee training, emergency preparedness initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts that make our workplace safer every day. We're looking for someone who combines technical safety knowledge with a collaborative, people-first approach. The ideal candidate has three or more years of experience supporting health and safety programs in a manufacturing environment, along with a strong understanding of occupational health and safety regulations and their practical application in the workplace. Experience with machine safety, equipment safety, and high‑risk activities such as Lockout/Tagout, electrical safety, fall protection, or confined space programs is highly valued. The successful candidate is a proactive problem solver who can balance attention to detail with big‑picture thinking, effectively manage multiple priorities, and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization. Strong communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, and a continuous improvement mindset are essential for helping employees and leaders identify risks, implement solutions, and strengthen our culture of safety. If you are seeking an outstanding career opportunity, visit the Urschel careers link directly at http://www.urschel.com/careers or find us on Facebook or LinkedIn. EEO/Veteran/Disability
Date Posted: 9/9/2026
