Environmental Health and Safety Specialist 1

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist at Cook in Canton, Illinois will represent the organization in safety and health issues by developing, enhancing, managing, and auditing a site safety program while providing staff safety and health engineering services.

• Provide guidance to employees so that they understand the safety and health programs and how to implement them
• Identify and evaluate high risk hazards and develop measures for their control
• Provide staff safety, biosafety,and health engineering services
• Maintain a working knowledge and maintain federal, state and local relationships with appropriate regulatory agencies
• Develop and maintain a high level of professional competence in the safety and health field
• Represent the organization in safety and health interests outside their operations within the community and by active participation in professional societies and specific trade associations and groups
• Develop and maintain a site specific Lockout/Tagout program
• Maintain Material Data Sheets for all exposures at Cook
• Establish and maintain Safe Job Procedures, including working in sub-zero atmospheres
• Identify, label, and maintain all confined spaces, and develop procedures for entry
• Establish Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and maintain inventory and distribution

• Develop and maintain injury reporting procedures,  including documenting near miss incidents with investigations and corrective actions 
• Analyze facility for NFPA 70E requirements, including arc-flash and fire prevention training and identification
• Manage mobile equipment and routine safety inspections
• Identify and analyze all areas for fall protection and develop fall protection solutions
• Perform various safety training classes for new and current employees
• Lead hazardous material certifications, training, and first responders 
• Develop evacuation procedures and maps for emergency situations, including fire, severe weather, armed intrusion, and all potential unplanned emergency encounters
• Identify and enhance ergonomic improvements
• Conduct and lead investigations of work related injuries and concerns
• Develop, enhance, manage, and audit a site safety program 

• Bachelor's degree in safety, health, and environmental applied sciences
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Proficient knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DEP, CDC and ISO standards

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, heath care, or bio/pharmaceutical environment
• Clean room environment/GMP experience is preferred, but not required
• BioSafety experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit at desk, in meetings and/or work on a computer, physically capable of standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, reaching, twisting and bending
• Majority of some days spent on feet in warehouse setting
• Frequent climbing a mobile ladder and/or other types of ladders
• Must be able to lift/push/pull 50 pounds
• Must be able to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, extended work hours and/or extra work hours, sometimes on short notice as required

• Must perform PPE gowning procedures on a daily basis to enter production floor
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals and/or harsh disinfectants 
• Ability to work under specific time constraints
• Warehouse and office setting

Cook currently projects that the base salary for this position will range from $66,000 to $75,000 with the actual pay depending on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, education, experience, and the required location for this role. In addition, this role will be eligible for a variable bonus opportunity based on company and/or individual performance. Full-time employees will also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes a company-sponsored 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, paid time-off benefits, medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts (including both healthcare and dependent care), short- and long-term disability, as well as life insurance. In addition, there are well-being resources to support physical, emotional and financial wellness, as well as a comprehensive EAP program. Cook also provides voluntary benefits funded 100% by employees in the areas of critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and long-term care. Depending on the need for each role and essential job functions as determined by Cook, Cook offers four different work status options: on-site, hybrid, remote and field.  The compensation range described above is always subject to change and could be higher or lower depending on the particular candidate, but it is what Cook reasonably expects in good faith to offer for the position at this time. Cook, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate any compensation or benefit program at any time, and Cook’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the terms of promotion or transfer of existing Cook employees. Finally, the application window for this position is expected to close on the earlier of the date a candidate is found to fill the position.