EHS Coordinator
- Lake Zurich, IL, United States
$60,000 to $70,000 USD / year
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Job details
- Pay
- $60,000 to $70,000 USD / year
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator – Direct Hire
Location: Lake Zurich, LI
Pay: $25.00-$31.00/hour ($60,000-$70,000 annually)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM or 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, with occasional evening or weekend support as needed
Are you passionate about workplace safety, environmental compliance, and creating a safe work environment for employees? We’re seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator to join a growing team in a direct hire opportunity. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by supporting safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting a culture of safety across the facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements.
- Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and workplace assessments.
- Lead Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) and support corrective action initiatives.
- Maintain EHS records, reports, documentation, and compliance programs.
- Monitor chemical inventories and support laboratory and operational safety practices.
- Participate in safety committee meetings, spill response activities, and employee safety initiatives.
- Inspect emergency equipment, including eyewash stations, safety showers, fire extinguishers, and emergency lighting.
- Partner with leadership to implement and improve safety policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or high school diploma/GED with 2-3+ years of EHS or industry experience.
- Knowledge of workplace safety, chemical safety, environmental compliance, and hazard prevention.
- Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills and food production experience are a plus for one opening.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance