Health and Safety Coordinator

Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

Employment Type: Contract to Perm Job Category: Environmental Health & Safety Job Number: 45436732 Compensation: $35-40 / hour

Job Description

Your Impact:
As a Health and Safety Coordinator, you'll be the driving force behind our safety culture, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment. Your responsibilities will include:

Leadership and Compliance:
  • Chairing the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) and ensuring effective follow-up on action items.
  • Managing and updating the HSE handbook to reflect current regulations and best practices.
  • Overseeing contractor management, including qualification and documentation.
  • Ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations and coordinating fire safety measures.
  • Managing the OSHA 300 log, incident reporting, and near-miss management.
  • Conducting internal safety audits and preparing for Global Standards and Regulatory Audits.

Training and Education:
  • Developing and delivering comprehensive safety training programs for employees.
  • Conducting new employee safety orientations to foster a safety-first culture.
Safety Operations and Management:
  • Managing first aid and trauma kit replenishment, and maintaining safety equipment.
  • Developing and implementing Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
  • Overseeing audiometric testing and industrial hygiene monitoring.
  • Maintaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) documents and facilitating facility inspections.
  • Leading and monitoring the safety observation program and the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
  • Ensuring appropriate PPE availability and usage.

Collaboration and Communication:
  • Actively participating in regional and global HSE meetings.
  • Collaborating with corporate HSE for global compliance.
  • Communicating effectively with all levels of the organization.

What You Bring:
  • Associate’s degree or equivalent in Health, Safety, and Environment fields (manufacturing experience preferred). Bachelor’s degree in 
  • Occupational Safety strongly preferred.
  • Certifications such as DOT, OSHA 501, or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) highly preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, custom equipment, or related industries (international experience a plus).
  • Minimum 3 years in an occupational safety role.
  • Strong prioritization, problem-solving, and independent research skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety-related software.
  • Ability to work hands-on, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities.


This is a 6-month contract to hire position. During your contract with Sterling you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Salary: $35-40/hr

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About Rolling Meadows, IL

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