EHS Specialist

Baxter International Inc.•Marion, NC

4d•$80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. Your role at Baxter As an EHS&S Specialist, you will help drive environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs for a large-scale medical manufacturing facility. You'll partner closely with operations, engineering, and facilities teams to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and support a strong safety culture. This is where your expertise in safety, compliance, and continuous improvement helps create a safer workplace while supporting the production of life-saving products. Success in this role is measured by maintaining regulatory compliance, reducing workplace risks, supporting incident prevention, and driving meaningful EHS improvements across the site.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of environmental, health, and safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, RCRA, and EHS regulatory requirements.
Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety compliance activities.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Experience supporting ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 management systems.
Experience with industrial hygiene, hazardous waste management, and chemical safety programs.
Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Professional EHS certifications (ASP, CSP, CHMM) preferred.

Responsibilities

Support environmental, health, and safety programs across the facility.
Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, PPE evaluations, and safety inspections.
Identify hazards through Gemba walks and audits and drive corrective actions.
Support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and employee safety training.
Partner with operations, engineering, and facilities teams to implement safety improvements.
Support hazardous and non-hazardous waste management activities.
Assist with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance, audits, and documentation.
Support industrial hygiene programs, including chemical safety, hearing conservation, and environmental monitoring.
Track regulatory requirements and help ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.

Benefits

medical and dental coverage that start on day one
insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
educational assistance programs
paid holidays
paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
family and medical leaves of absence
paid parental leave
commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
childcare benefits