EHS Associate

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

This position will be responsible for providing EHS support and will be a trusted partner to our employees and managers to Interact and work with a diverse group of people to drive safety and sustainability awareness. This position will work with the Senior EHS Manager in planning and executing Baxter’s environmental, health and safety programs to sustain and improve performance and ensure a positive, safe, healthful, and incident-free work environment.  The candidate will possess a high degree of motivation, ability to communicate, influence and collaborate effectively with all levels of employees. The candidate must demonstrate a willingness to be “hands-on,” learn rapidly, and make a positive impact. 

What you'll be doing

• Use influence to advance EHS&S compliance/programs with proactive, transparent and effective messaging in line with Baxter Corporate policies, State and Federal regulations.

• Facilitate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the attainment of the company’s goals relative to EHS&S outcomes. 

• Assist in emergency response and preparedness and be available to respond to emergencies for three shift business operation.

• Assists with annual department goals according to key metrics (Action Plan Closure Rate, Hazard ID Rate, Recordable Rate, Major/Severe Incidents/events) that are measured throughout the organization.

• Work independently to perform EHS inspections and audits of facilities, processes and equipment as well as work diligently to ensure the closure of any identified corrective and preventive actions.

• Conduct and coordinate EHS trainings and onboarding process for employees. 

• Coordinate the wellness programs in alignment with corporate initiatives and local wellness team. 

• Assists in the management of the workers' compensation program including claims monitoring and administration, report generation, and communication with employees, managers, insurance carriers, medical staff for litigated/non-litigated claims.  

• Partner with management and others on the investigation of incidents, including “near-misses” to identify root causes and corrective/preventive actions. 

• Perform industrial hygiene activities such as air and noise monitoring as well as audiometric testing and training.

• Work with others to evaluate hazardous conditions and practices, including managing Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) to develop and implement hazard control practices and programs.

• Implement solutions that will support management's efforts to improve and maintain compliance and best practices including leading the ergonomic and other essential EHS programs.

• Research industry “Best-Practices” to ensure world class leadership in EHS&S.

• Data Management responsibilities include EHS Corrective Action Plan tracking, waste documentation, regulatory submittals, and others as assigned.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Safety, Occupational Health, Athletic Training or related field required

• Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist preferred

• Minimum of 2 year of related experience

• Knowledge of EHS, Ergonomic, and Worker’s Compensation rules and regulations

• Ability to work both independently and on a team.

• Ability to translate, statistically analyze data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats.

• Self-motivated, strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

• Excellent computer skills

• Good communication, written and oral skills

• Excellent organizational skills, problem solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability to handle a broad range of tasks simultaneously and priorities and work cross-functionally in a highly-matrixed environment.

• Working knowledge of medical products industry preferred

• Interest in EHS related certifications once eligible

The physical requirements of this position

• Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position

• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

•  The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.

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 $68,000 - $93,500 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 upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.  For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.  

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

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