Safety Technician Jobs in Iowa
Safety Technician jobs in Iowa are in steady demand, concentrated in agricultural processing, advanced manufacturing, and construction, with openings at every level from entry-level technician to senior safety coordinator. The heaviest hiring is in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport, where employers like John Deere, Tyson Foods, and Collins Aerospace maintain large operations with active safety programs. Process safety, construction site compliance, and OSHA recordkeeping are the most consistently requested specialties. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.
Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!
Your Opportunity
A great job and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods. As the world’s largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.
Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:
- Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $22.50/hour
- $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift
- Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Job Summary:
Supports needs of Quality Assurance department while interfacing with production and receiving/shipping departments to ensure that products are safe, wholesome and meet quality standards.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
( To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned)
- Collect and file production paperwork for QA department auditing purposes
- Sample finished products to assure compliance with customer specifications
- Sample inbound raw materials in a statistically significant manner.
- Conduct metal detector verification checks on production lines
- Calibration of thermometers
- Record temperatures of outbound loads
- Gather composite samples when necessary
- Prepare samples for shipments to customers
- Manage sample submission to outside labs
- Cross train w/ lab personnel to perform lab testing duties when required
- Performs self quality audits within the plant
- Supports IMS/Scan4Ship labeling/hold/lot/BOL standards and processes
- Other projects as needed by area supervisor and/or manager.
Education and Experience requirement
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- 1+ years of quality and/or lab experience in the food industry is preferred.
Demands and Work Environment:
- Exposure to wet conditions
- The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, grasp with both hands, or feel; substantial movements (motion) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; reaching and pulling with hands and arms.
- Prolonged standing or sitting - Occasional walking is required for short distances.
- Ability to consistently move/drag/lift up to 60 lbs frozen raw materials on a regular basis.
- Ability to consistently move/drag 100-150 plastic totes.
- Frequent stretching out of arms and use of upper body.
- Occasional turning and twisting at the waist.
- Continuous exposure to temperatures ranging from 10F – 85F degrees.
Disclaimer
This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principle job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
EEO Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.
Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!
Your Opportunity
A great job and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods. As the world’s largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the United States. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.
Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:
- Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $22.50/hour
- $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift
- Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Job Summary:
Supports needs of Quality Assurance department while interfacing with production and receiving/shipping departments to ensure that products are safe, wholesome and meet quality standards.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
( To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned)
- Collect and file production paperwork for QA department auditing purposes
- Sample finished products to assure compliance with customer specifications
- Sample inbound raw materials in a statistically significant manner.
- Conduct metal detector verification checks on production lines
- Calibration of thermometers
- Record temperatures of outbound loads
- Gather composite samples when necessary
- Prepare samples for shipments to customers
- Manage sample submission to outside labs
- Cross train w/ lab personnel to perform lab testing duties when required
- Performs self quality audits within the plant
- Supports IMS/Scan4Ship labeling/hold/lot/BOL standards and processes
- Other projects as needed by area supervisor and/or manager.
Education and Experience requirement
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- 1+ years of quality and/or lab experience in the food industry is preferred.
Demands and Work Environment:
- Exposure to wet conditions
- The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, grasp with both hands, or feel; substantial movements (motion) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; reaching and pulling with hands and arms.
- Prolonged standing or sitting - Occasional walking is required for short distances.
- Ability to consistently move/drag/lift up to 60 lbs frozen raw materials on a regular basis.
- Ability to consistently move/drag 100-150 plastic totes.
- Frequent stretching out of arms and use of upper body.
- Occasional turning and twisting at the waist.
- Continuous exposure to temperatures ranging from 10F – 85F degrees.
Disclaimer
This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principle job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
EEO Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
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Safety Technician Job Market in Iowa
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What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in safety technician jobs across Iowa.
- OSHA 30-hour construction or general industry certification recognized in Iowa
- Associate or bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety, or environmental science
- One to three years of hands-on safety inspection or compliance experience
- Familiarity with Iowa OSHA regulations and federal OSHA standards enforcement
- Experience conducting incident investigations and preparing written safety reports
- Proficiency with safety management software and OSHA recordkeeping requirements
Safety Technician Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety technician in Iowa?
Most Iowa employers require at minimum an associate degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field, plus OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification. Iowa does not issue a state-specific safety technician license, but employers in manufacturing and construction strongly prefer candidates working toward the Associate Safety Professional or Certified Safety Professional credential through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Entry-level roles often accept candidates who combine coursework with a relevant internship.
Which companies hire safety technicians in Iowa?
Iowa safety technician roles are posted by National Beef, Smithfield Foods, and CoVolt and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Iowa's concentration of food processing plants, agricultural equipment manufacturers, and large construction contractors creates consistent year-round demand for qualified safety staff.
Which Iowa cities have the most safety technician jobs?
Tama, Cedar Rapids, and Coggon account for the largest share of safety technician openings in Iowa. Des Moines drives demand through its construction activity and corporate headquarters, Cedar Rapids is anchored by food processing and aerospace manufacturing, and Davenport benefits from its heavy industrial base along the Mississippi corridor where facilities require dedicated on-site safety coverage.
Are there remote safety technician jobs in Iowa?
Yes, but they're rare. Safety technician work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring physical site inspections, hazard assessments, and direct employee interaction that cannot be done remotely. About 0% of safety technician openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be limited to administrative safety coordination or compliance documentation roles rather than field positions.
How can I get hired as a safety technician in Iowa with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an OSHA 30-hour course and applying to entry-level safety coordinator or safety observer roles at Iowa's large food processing and manufacturing employers, which regularly bring on candidates without deep experience. John Deere and Tyson Foods both run structured onboarding programs that pair new safety staff with senior technicians. Candidates who hold a current first aid and CPR certification and can show coursework in industrial hygiene or environmental health stand out when competing for these roles.
Where can I find and apply to safety technician jobs in Iowa?
You can find and apply to safety technician jobs in Iowa on Migrate Mate, which lists current Iowa openings. Search the available roles, identify the ones that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to the positions that match.
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