Job Information
Actalent EHS Specialist in Northbrook, Illinois
Job Title: EHS Specialist
Job Description
The EHS Specialist will lead and support environmental, health, and safety initiatives across office, laboratory, production, and warehouse environments. This role focuses on driving continuous improvement, maintaining regulatory compliance, and promoting a strong safety culture through hands-on engagement, training, and partnership with operations. The position is a six-month contract role providing coverage during a maternity leave and requires someone who can operate independently as a site EHS resource.
Responsibilities
Support and drive continuous environmental, health, and safety (EHS) improvement projects across the facility.
Own, maintain, and continuously update site safety programs, policies, and documentation.
Lead and participate in daily safety observations and safety engagements with employees in all areas of the facility.
Conduct thorough incident investigations, including root cause analysis, and develop and track corrective and preventive actions.
Perform and document risk assessments and near-miss investigations to proactively identify and mitigate hazards.
Execute internal EHS audits and support external regulatory and customer audits by preparing documentation and participating in audit activities.
Maintain compliance with OSHA (Federal and Illinois), EPA, and other applicable environmental and safety regulations.
Support EHS requirements in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulated environments, including laboratories and production areas.
Facilitate safety trainings for small groups, large groups, and one-on-one sessions, ensuring content is clear, practical, and engaging.
Partner closely with operations teams to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement proactive risk mitigation strategies.
Track, trend, and manage safety metrics, incidents, and corrective actions, using data to drive continuous improvement.
Review relevant data and camera footage as part of incident investigations and hazard assessments, where appropriate.
Communicate investigation findings and root causes clearly to coworkers and provide practical, actionable safety recommendations.
Operate as an independent EHS resource on site, providing guidance, coaching, and support to employees and leaders.
Participate in or lead internal audit activities related to EHS and support broader internal audit efforts as needed.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and safety consulting activities within the facility.
Move frequently between offices, laboratories, production areas, and warehouse spaces to maintain a strong floor presence.
Occasionally lift laboratory equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds as part of routine EHS activities.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 1–2+ years of experience in EHS leadership roles, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
Work Environment
This position is a six-month contract role to provide coverage during a maternity leave. The role primarily operates on first shift, with occasional need to provide coverage or support on an off shift as required by business needs. The EHS Specialist will work across all areas of a modern, well-maintained facility, including offices, laboratories, production lines, and warehouse spaces. The facility operates under GMP standards and may incorporate HACCP and SQF practices, particularly in food manufacturing environments. The work requires frequent movement throughout the site and comfort working in both lab and production settings. The role may involve occasional lifting of laboratory equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds. The organization offers a fun, inclusive culture with a visually appealing, up-to-date facility, opportunities for career development and direct training for higher-level roles, and seasonal summer hours that provide early Friday departures. The team works on products for well-known consumer brands, providing exposure to high-profile projects in a collaborative and safety-focused environment. Appropriate attire will align with office, laboratory, and production safety requirements, including the use of any necessary personal protective equipment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Northbrook, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Northbrook,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.