HSE Technician

GDKN Corp.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

GDKN Corp. seeks an on-site HSE Technician (CSW) to manage health, safety, and environmental information systems across multiple sites, including Des Plaines and McCook.

You will support R&D and manufacturing operations, administer SAP processes for materials and chemical tracking, and ensure regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of OSHA Hazard Communication requirements, GHS labeling standards, and SDS interpretation.
• Experience managing large-scale chemical inventories and SDS systems (VelocityEHS preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical skills to diagnose problems and implement corrective actions.
• Self-driven with reliability and professional discipline.
• Advanced computer skills with MS Office and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale chemical inventories, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee SDS management systems and HMIS classifications.
• Administer SAP processes related to materials management and chemical tracking.
• Collaborate with HSE professionals to maintain and improve system performance.
• Stay current with regulatory requirements and best practices in HSE.

Skills

OSHA Hazard Communication

SDS interpretation

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's or Associate in safety/related field

Tools

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The staffing solutions division of GDKN is a leading provider of end-to-end solutions in the temporary staffing space. With companies across the globe laying critical emphasis on their human resources management, demand for temporary staffing is rapidly growing because it improves focus on core/critical activities and can be adapted to the seasonal nature of business, addresses business uncertainties and the demand for rapid growth. In short, temporary staffing creates a very nimble human capital platform which allows organizations to maximize their productivity and flexibility at all times.

GDKN is one of the very few minority business enterprises in North America that has the status of Preferred vendor with world’s largest corporations in various industries including:

• Electric
• Gas
• Telephone Utilities
• Manufacturing
• Defense
• Information Technology

Having worked with a multitude of the world’s largest clients, GDKN has gained significant expertise in providing staffing solutions which are specifically targeted to meet our client’s unique needs with a highly innovative tactical and strategic approach and extensive capabilities for scalability and flexibility.

Our staffing solutions focus on every detailed aspect of a business and ensure that you have the perfect talent for your critical business needs. We keep adapting and expanding to ensure that we always surpass our client’s expectations.

Our staffing solutions division has access to an unparalleled pool of candidates from which our dedicated team rigorously screen and evaluate to ensure ideal human resources are identified for our client’s unique needs. Our dedicated team is the group of certified experts many of which have years of experience in their related field of expertise.

We do not just focus on finding the perfect talent for our clients; we allow them to focus on growing their business and achieving their goals by ensuring that we adhere to the strictest labor compliance standards.

Our activities are compliant with the laws prevailing in the countries and municipalities we do business in and our team of labor law experts ensures that your organization is compliant with all current applicable labor regulations. Labor Law Compliance Management is an important component of our business which we continue to keep as a top priority.

With over 20 years in the staffing industry, highly customizable staffing solutions, unparalleled sourcing methodology and global capabilities, we are uniquely equipped to identify the right talent for your organization. GDKN will provide your organization with the flexibility to staff up or down, depending on your business needs.

Job Description

• As an HSE Technician (CSW) here at client , you will play a key role in managing and optimizing our Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) information systems, databases, and processes that ensure compliance with regulatory and industry best practice standards.
• You will support research & development and manufacturing operations at client sites
• In this role, you will impact the safety and environmental compliance of client chemical management processes, ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting a culture of safety across multiple sites.
• This role will be onsite with reporting to both site locations as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage large-scale chemical inventories, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely updates
• Oversee SDS management systems (Velocity EHS), including retrieval, organization, and alignment with hazard communication standards
• Administer SAP processes related to materials management and chemical tracking
• Apply HMIS classifications and perform hazard assessments to support safe handling and storage practices
• Collaborate with and support a team of HSE professionals by assisting with various tasks to maintain and improve HSE system performance
• Continuously learn and adapt to HSE regulatory requirements and best practices to enhance system management capabilities

WE VALUE

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in occupational safety, information systems, engineering, environmental science, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Interest in developing expertise in HSE systems and regulatory compliance.
• Passion for promoting a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align HSE engineering with organizational goals
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to support team efforts

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Working knowledge of OSHA Hazard Communication requirements, GHS labeling standards, and SDS interpretation
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments
• Strong analytical skills to rapidly diagnose problems, determine root causes, and implement effective corrective actions
• Quick learner who adapts efficiently to new tools, workflows, and responsibilities
• Highly self-driven with a reputation for reliability and strong professional discipline
• Advanced computer skills with hands‑on experience using Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Additional Information

Question:

• Can you describe your experience managing large-scale chemical inventories and SDS systems (such as VelocityEHS)?
• How have you ensured accuracy and compliance with OSHA Hazard Communication and GHS requirements?

Systems & Technical Proficiency

• What experience do you have working with SAP or other materials management systems for chemical tracking?
• Please share an example of how you used data or system tools to identify and resolve an HSE-related issue.

Site Support & Work Style

• This role is fully on-site and supports R&D and manufacturing operations at multiple locations (Des Plaines and McCook).
• Are you comfortable working on-site and reporting to both locations as needed, and how do you prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment