EHS Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

WE ARE HIRING!!! Job Title: EHS Specialist (6-Month Contract – High-Impact Opportunity) Overview

Looking to make a meaningful impact in a short timeframe? This 6-month EHS Specialist contract offers a unique opportunity to step into a highly visible, hands-on role within a modern food manufacturing facility supporting well-known consumer brands.

In this role, you’ll act as a key safety leader and trusted partner to operations, driving environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives across office, lab, production, and warehouse environments. You’ll gain broad exposure, lead critical projects, and leave a lasting imprint on site safety culture—all while building valuable experience in a GMP-regulated setting.

This is an ideal opportunity for an EHS professional who enjoys autonomy, variety, and making an immediate difference.

• Lead and support high-impact EHS improvement projects, delivering measurable results within the contract period
• Act as a go-to EHS resource on-site, partnering closely with operations to proactively identify and mitigate risks
• Conduct incident investigations and root cause analyses, driving meaningful corrective and preventive actions
• Perform risk assessments and near-miss investigations to strengthen hazard prevention efforts
• Maintain and continuously improve site safety programs, procedures, and compliance documentation
• Execute internal audits and support external regulatory and customer audits
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and environmental regulations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Deliver engaging safety training sessions across teams and levels of the organization
• Track and analyze safety metrics and trends, using data to inform decisions and improvements
• Spend time on the production floor, in labs, and across the warehouse—making safety visible and actionable

• Immediate impact – own projects and drive change from day one
• High visibility – partner directly with leadership and cross-functional teams
• Diverse environment – gain experience across lab, production, and warehouse operations
• Resume-building experience – deepen your expertise in GMP, audits, and regulatory compliance
• Modern, collaborative workplace – work in an engaging, team-oriented culture

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 1–2+ years of EHS experience, preferably in food manufacturing
• Experience conducting incident investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and environmental regulations
• Ability to perform risk assessments and safety audits
• Confident communicator who can train, influence, and collaborate across all levels
• Experience in GMP-regulated environments (labs and/or production)
• Comfortable working across multiple settings (office, lab, production, warehouse)
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

• Familiarity with HACCP, SQF, and food safety systems
• Experience with hazardous waste management and environmental compliance

• Proven track record of continuous improvement initiatives

• 6-month contract covering a leave—perfect for professionals seeking impactful, short-term experience, Full Time
• Primarily 1st shift, with occasional off-shift support
• Work across a clean, modern, and well-maintained facility - fully onsite Position near the Deerfield, Illinois Area
• Collaborative, inclusive culture with a strong focus on teamwork and engagement

This is a Contract position based out of Deerfield, IL.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Deerfield,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2026.

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