Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

• Job Category Administrative Support, Paper & Pulp
• Employee Type Exempt FT

The EHS Specialist will provide Environment, Health, and Safety support for the Sabert Chicago site by developing and/orassistinginthedevelopment,implementation,andauditingofenvironmental,health and safety policies and procedures, to promote a zero-injury culture.

• Providesupporttothesite’sEnvironmental Healthand Safetyprogramtodriveproactive EHS programs and risk mitigation.
• Engageandworkwithemployees,supervisors,anddepartmentmanagers,tomaintainand continuously improve Sabert’s Environmental Health and Safety program.
• Recommendmeasurestohelpprotectworkersfrompotentiallyat-riskconditions,processes,or materials.
• Lead or participate in thorough investigations for all incidents and accidents on site and ensure timelycompletionofcorrectiveactions.
• Leadtheteamindevelopingeffectiverootcauseanalysis and corrective actions.
• Leadand/orassistintheimplementationofsafetypoliciesandprocedurestoensurecompliance with Sabert policies as well as all local, state, and federal regulations and requirements.
• PartnerwiththeEHSManagertoreview,update,anddevelopwrittenprograms,policies,and procedures for safety adherence.
• UnderthementorshipoftheEHSManagerandsiteleadership,theindividualwillworkcloselywith cross-functional teams to promote and foster a strong EHS culture.
• Conductweekly Safety Assessments.
• Participateinincidentinvestigationsandworkwithteammemberstoimplementcorrectiveand preventative actions.
• Updatevisualsafety boards.
• AssisttheEHSManagerwithprovidingtrainingand coaching.
• Attend Safety Championmonthlymeetingswiththe EHS Manager.
• Helporganizesafety celebrations.
• Conductmonthlyinspectionsofeyewashstationsandfirstaid cabinets.
• Assistinthetrackingofkeyperformanceindicatorsanddeliverablestoprovidedirectionand support to the site.
• SupporttheEHSManagerwithadditionaldutiesas required.

Workinaccordancewithallcompanypoliciesandproceduresregardingemployment,safety,quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.

• Preferred BS or BA degree in safety engineering, environmental or industrial hygiene or comparable field; or the equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge of federal and local EHS regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and CDC.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, ownership, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and an integrated team working style.
• A self-starter with high energy and a passion for results.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications.

What makes Sabert a great place to work:

Pay, benefits and more.

Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more. To learn more about our benefits .

We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company was founded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world. Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining.

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We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process, to learn more about accommodations please call  or  for assistance. Please do not send resumes to the above email address, applications submitted via email will not be considered unless specifically invited to do so.

Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment-based immigration case to fill this open position