Safety Specialist

Title: Product Safety Specialist

Location: Lake Forest, IL

Contract: 12-months contract

Pay Rate: $40 to $45/hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Position Requirements:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Product Safety Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of product safety specialists to assess global hazard communication requirements through internal processes and author Safety Data Sheets (SDS), review and approve product labeling, and perform risk analysis. This role is critical in ensuring our products comply with all relevant safety regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Product Safety team to evaluate and assess hazard communication requirements for various products.
• Author and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all products.
• Conduct hazard assessments and risk evaluations for new and existing products.
• Review and approve product labeling and Risk Management Reports to ensure all hazards are properly incorporated.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international hazard communication regulations and standards.
• Participate in the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures.
• Provide technical support and guidance on product safety matters to internal teams.
• Stay updated on changes in hazard communication regulations and industry best practices.
• Assist in the investigation and resolution of product safety incidents and issues.
• Prepare and present safety reports and documentation as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product safety, hazard communication, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of hazard communication regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, GHS, CLP, REACH), and Dangerous Goods classification.
• Experience in authoring Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in using hazard communication management software and tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the chemical or manufacturing industry.
• Dangerous Goods certified.
• Experience with both OSHA and REACH a plus along with conducting hazard assessments.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan.

Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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