EHS Specialist

Baxter International Inc.; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off / paid holidays

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking an EHS&S Specialist to lead environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs at a large-scale medical manufacturing site.

You’ll partner with operations, engineering, and facilities to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and foster a strong safety culture. The role focuses on maintaining regulatory compliance, incident prevention, and driving meaningful EHS improvements across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

EHS programs

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering or related

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Job description

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.

What you’ll be doing

• 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.

What you’ll bring

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

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.

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.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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