Safety Coordinator
Date: Mar 18, 2026
Location: Milan, Illinois, US, 61264
Company: John Deere
There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.
John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.
Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Milan
Function: Environment, Health, Safety (CA)
Title: Safety Coordinator - 119014
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As a Safety Coordinator for John Deere North American Parts Distribution Center located in Milan, IL, you will...
- Assist the Safety Manager in planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating health and safety management programs and processes.
- Support strategic and tactical plans as required to meet company goals around compliance and injury reduction at a complex warehousing facility.
- Conduct periodic inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.
- Assist in corrective action development and safety education and training for employees.
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
What Skills You Need
- 1 or more years of experience applying occupational safety governmental/agency regulatory requirements or legislation.
- 1 or more years of practical application of occupational health principles, occupational safety programs and ergonomic principles.
- 1 or more years of executing processes for periodic inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action assurance, safety education and training.
- 1 or more years of experience analyzing appropriate safety and health metrics to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- 1 or more years of experience in the Occupational Safety and Health profession in a warehouse, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
What Makes You Stand Out
- Knowledge of warehousing processes and factory operations.
- Skill in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
- Experience working with collective bargaining units.
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation.
Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline or equivalent related work experience.
What You'll Get
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Highly competitive base pay
- Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
- Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
- Charitable contribution match
- Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
$67,692.00 - $101,532.00 + Benefits
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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.
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