EHS Specialist - Altavista, VA Distribution Center

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Staff Specialist EHS Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. Youll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works out of our Altavista, VA Distribution Center location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives. Altavista, Va., is one of Abbotts largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like youre part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world. What Youll Work On The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) professional supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organizations EHS programs by applying established principles, regulatory requirements, and internal standards. This role contributes to maintaining a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace through hands on support, routine monitoring, and solutions oriented problem solving. Working collaboratively with operational team members, the EHS professional helps interpret and apply EHS expectations, supports training and awareness efforts, and assists in identifying and addressing workplace hazards. The role engages with internal auditors to prepare for and participate in audits, ensuring documentation, processes, and corrective actions meet organizational and regulatory expectations. Occasional interaction with external partiessuch as regulators, consultants, or contractorsmay occur to support compliance, reporting, or site activities. Project Management: · Plans and conducts assigned projects. Coordinates and monitors activities/projects. Assists planning and monitoring status of implementation for those assigned to project. Makes judgments regarding quality of implementation. Facilitates the definition of a project scope with stakeholders. Estimates and coordinates resources needed to accomplish assigned individual tasks. Jointly responsible for achieving the projects EHS targets in support of business objectives. Main support given to Logistics/Warehouse setting. Occasional travel to other US locations for benchmarking and/or support. Youll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures. Required Qualifications Bachelors Degree in EHS, Occupational Health, Engineering, Science, or closely related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Minimum 2 years relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications EHS Relevant professional certifications are desirable Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 $122,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Engineering DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain LOCATION: United States > Altavista : Building 10 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter