Job Description

Adecco is currently assisting one of its clients in their search for an EHS Specialist in Aurora, IL!

Pay rate: $60,000 - $75,000/annually

Shift availability: Mon – Fri, 1st shift 630a – 230p, some flexibility, possible 8a-4p shift also available

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We are looking for an EHS Specialist to join our Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS programs to ensure a safe and healthy work environment and compliance with all applicable regulations. As an EHS Specialist, you will work closely with management, employees, and other stakeholders to identify and mitigate workplace hazards, support incident management, promote a strong safety culture, and drive continuous improvement in EHS performance. This position is critical in helping us maintain a safe and compliant operation. If you’re an EHS Specialist with experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment that thrives in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment, this is the place for you.

Our ideal candidate for this EHS Specialist must have/must be able to:

• Support the implementation and maintenance of EHS programs, including but not limited to: hazard communication, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, fall protection, confined space entry, emergency response, JSAs, and environmental compliance.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections of facilities and operations to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with EHS standards. Includes, but not limited to: workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and risk analyses to identify potential hazards and recommend appropriate control measures.
• Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, determine root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Collect, analyze, and report EHS data, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and identify trends to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop, document, and deliver EHS training programs to employees on various safety topics, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and promoting a strong safety culture. Lead site safety committee; drive EHS employee engagement with floor presence activities.
• Responsible for Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste disposal shipments, manifests, and satellite accumulation area inspections .
• Responsible for managing, reviewing and approving chemical SDS for production and R & D.
• Lead development of site Lockout Tagout (LOTO) machine specific Work Instructions (TWIs) annual completion of Coach Observations for all Authorized employees.
• Collaborate with management, employees, and other stakeholders to promote a strong safety culture and address EHS concerns.
• Support effective execution of Workers Compensation claims management, developing and enhancing proactive initiatives such as ergonomics, work hardening, etc., to remove hazards, reduce unsafe behaviors, WC costs, lost time injuries, and days away from work.
• Monitor safety equipment supplies, makes orders, sets up PO’s and processes Goods Receipts.
• Stay up to date on federal, state, and local EHS regulations and ensure company compliance.

Education/Certification Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience requirements for this EHS Specialist position :

• 2+ years of EHS experience
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot/diagnose potential problems/hazards and propose viable solutions
• Strong analytical skills and keen attention to detail
• Should possess strong leadership, training, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and training skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively at all levels, including Plant Leadership Team, Front Line Leadership, employees and site personnel.
• Ability to work independently

As a reminder, this role is being recruited for by one of our National Recruitment Teams and not your local Branch. In order to be considered, please follow the steps included upon your application. If you are interested in an EHS Specialist in Aurora, IL APPLY NOW for instant consideration!

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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