Environmental Safety Specialist - Military veterans preferred

Description

Our most important asset is our people. Who we are, what we do, how we do it and why we are passionate are all centerpieces of why we succeed. 

We are proud to be recognized:

• Among America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes in 2021, 2022 and 2024
• As a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for four consecutive years (2021-2025)

We currently operate in-office Monday-Thursday, with an optional remote day on Friday.

Role Summary

As the Environmental Safety Specialist, you will be instrumental in ensuring compliance with corporate safety and health programs, while serving as a local EHS subject matter expert and partnering with the business to achieve continuous improvement in workplace health and safety. This position will support our U.S. locations, and will be based out of our Itasca, Illinois facility.

In This Role, You Will Focus On:

• Supporting the development and implementation of safety programs, policies, and training to ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with the Fellowes Safety Management System.
• Managing safety reporting tools, analyzing data for trends, and partnering with ESS to drive continuous improvement and reduction goals.
• Leading and participating in audits, inspections, incident investigations, and root cause analyses to strengthen safety performance.
• Administering and maintaining key ESS systems, including the Learning Management System, databases, and compliance documentation.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental permitting, OSHA recordkeeping, and critical safety programs (e.g., LOTO, Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation).
• Coordinating safety communications, awareness campaigns, committee meetings, and recognition programs to support a positive safety culture.
• Preparing and maintaining regulatory records, chemical inventories, safety data sheets, emergency response plans, and business continuity plans.
• Overseeing contractor safety compliance and supporting emergency management preparedness and response activities.

What You Bring to the Team

• At least 3 years experience
• Proficiency in interpretation and application of regulatory standards.
• Strong familiarity with continuous improvement methodology and the ability to effectively take initiative in executing such plans.
• Experience authoring technical training, written programs, and procedures.
• Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, and/or transportation environment.
• Experience with safety software programs and Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Ability to influence positive change without direct authority.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels within the organization.
• OSHA 30, 511 and/or 501 for General Industry are a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Bachelor's degree preferred

The hiring range for this position in Itasca, IL is $70,000 - $80,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, among other factors. An annual incentive may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. An overview of our benefits offering is available here: Fellowes Benefits Overview.

Fellowes Brands - A Family Business Since 1917
For over a century, Fellowes has been committed to positively impacting people through our culture, relationships and solutions. We have evolved toward relevance with each decade and generation, responding to a constantly changing world. Today, we are on an ambitious journey to grow our influence and impact in enhancing and maximizing work experiences worldwide. We are a “Brand on the Move” and remain committed to finding new ways to help people work better and feel better.

Visit our Careers Site: www.fellowesbrands.com/us/en/careers/Pages/overview.aspx

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Fellowes, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Fellowes' property, and Fellowes will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting the Talent Acquisition Department.

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