Title : Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
Location : North Chicago, IL
Hire Type : Contract-to-Hire, Onsite
Target Pay Range : $40.00 - $50.00 / hour (W2, with full employee benefits)
Overview :
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.
As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes
paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Job Summary :
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist will play a key role in the facility ISO certification process for multiple facilities within a global pharmaceutical manufacturing company.
This person will be responsible for conducting risk management assessments, facilitating ISO facility audits and certifications, and creating and maintaining ISO-related documentation, among other duties.
Job Duties :
- Manage and maintain the company’s ISO 14001, 45001, and 50001 Management Systems to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential hazards.
- Support facility audits and ISO certification processes.
- Review associated paperwork to ensure compliance, as well as create / maintain ISO-related documents as required.
Qualifications :
- Must have a background in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), with a focus on ISO standards.
- A strong understanding of ISO 45001 (workplace safety) is required.
- Additional understanding of ISO 14001 (environmental systems) and ISO 50001 (energy management) is preferred.
- Experience with risk management is necessary.
- Direct experience with ISO facility audits and certifications is highly preferred.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.