Safety Specialist Jobs in Illinois
Safety Specialist jobs in Illinois are in consistent demand, with active hiring concentrated in manufacturing, construction, logistics, and chemical processing sectors and openings ranging from entry-level safety coordinator through senior EHS manager. Chicago, Joliet, and Rockford account for the largest share of postings, driven by the region's industrial base, and major employers with lasting Illinois footprints include Amazon, Caterpillar, and Abbott. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois listings are process safety management, OSHA compliance, and industrial hygiene. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!
For more information about our benefits, see below!
We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet."
What do our Food Safety Specialists do?
The primary purpose of this role is to support our hotel, restaurant, and grocery clients in upholding their brand standards, ensuring exceptional food quality, and delivering friendly, customer-focused service to enhance the overall guest experience.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Conduct assessments that measure conformity to established regulatory, industry, and proprietary brand standards for clientsObserve food prep and cooking standards to ensure food safety, health, and sanitation practices
Partner with clients to address root causes of assessment discrepancies and develop corrective action plans
Teach and coach clients how to make their workplace a safer and healthier environment for themselves and THEIR customers
Travel 50%-70%, or 8-10 days per month, including some evening and weekend work
Essential Job Duties:
Conducting Audits and InspectionsImplementing and Monitoring food safety
Training and Educating staff
Investigating food safety incidents
Ensuring compliance with regulations
Maintaining documentation and records
Ability and desire to influence others with tact and skill
Ability to provide clear and constructive feedback in a positive manner
Thrives in an autonomous working environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Ability to organize and prioritize work based on urgency, efficiency and other factors
Strong technical knowledge of food safety is preferred
What do you need?
Meet the requirements to obtain a CP-FS certificationAvailable to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays and evenings as needed
Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence
Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us)
Strong knowledge of food safety is preferred
ServSafe and/or CP-FS Certification(s) a plus
Have excellent listening, organization, communication and time management skills
Base Pay Range
Hourly: $18.00 - $25.00While starting pay falls within the given range, it can vary based on factors like geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment (where applicable).
Why Choose Us?
A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.
Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.
Click here to read more about our Total Rewards Program which includes:
Professional and Personal Growth
Multiple avenues to grow your career
Training and development programs available
Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
Health and Wellness
Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
Savings and Retirement
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
Work-Life Balance
Vacation days & sick days
Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility
We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?
This company is a Drug Free workplace.
Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.
California residents click here to review your privacy rights.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
By applying to this job, you agree to receive initial texts from systems used on behalf of Rentokil North America, Inc., possibly including Workday, Loop, and HireVue. These systems utilize text messages to communicate with you throughout the application, interview, and pre-hire processes. You can set your communication preferences or opt out of text messages from each system at any time following the initial message. Message and data rates may apply.
Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!
For more information about our benefits, see below!
We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet."
What do our Food Safety Specialists do?
The primary purpose of this role is to support our hotel, restaurant, and grocery clients in upholding their brand standards, ensuring exceptional food quality, and delivering friendly, customer-focused service to enhance the overall guest experience.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Conduct assessments that measure conformity to established regulatory, industry, and proprietary brand standards for clientsObserve food prep and cooking standards to ensure food safety, health, and sanitation practices
Partner with clients to address root causes of assessment discrepancies and develop corrective action plans
Teach and coach clients how to make their workplace a safer and healthier environment for themselves and THEIR customers
Travel 50%-70%, or 8-10 days per month, including some evening and weekend work
Essential Job Duties:
Conducting Audits and InspectionsImplementing and Monitoring food safety
Training and Educating staff
Investigating food safety incidents
Ensuring compliance with regulations
Maintaining documentation and records
Ability and desire to influence others with tact and skill
Ability to provide clear and constructive feedback in a positive manner
Thrives in an autonomous working environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Ability to organize and prioritize work based on urgency, efficiency and other factors
Strong technical knowledge of food safety is preferred
What do you need?
Meet the requirements to obtain a CP-FS certificationAvailable to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays and evenings as needed
Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence
Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us)
Strong knowledge of food safety is preferred
ServSafe and/or CP-FS Certification(s) a plus
Have excellent listening, organization, communication and time management skills
Base Pay Range
Hourly: $18.00 - $25.00While starting pay falls within the given range, it can vary based on factors like geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment (where applicable).
Why Choose Us?
A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.
Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.
Click here to read more about our Total Rewards Program which includes:
Professional and Personal Growth
Multiple avenues to grow your career
Training and development programs available
Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
Health and Wellness
Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
Savings and Retirement
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
Work-Life Balance
Vacation days & sick days
Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility
We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?
This company is a Drug Free workplace.
Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.
California residents click here to review your privacy rights.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
By applying to this job, you agree to receive initial texts from systems used on behalf of Rentokil North America, Inc., possibly including Workday, Loop, and HireVue. These systems utilize text messages to communicate with you throughout the application, interview, and pre-hire processes. You can set your communication preferences or opt out of text messages from each system at any time following the initial message. Message and data rates may apply.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Safety Specialist Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Trucking
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in safety specialist jobs across Illinois.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential recognized by Illinois employers
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health, environmental science, or related field
- Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 standards
- Experience conducting workplace hazard assessments and incident investigations
- Proficiency with safety management systems and regulatory reporting
- Strong written communication skills for developing safety programs and training materials
Safety Specialist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety specialist in Illinois?
Most employers in Illinois require at least a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, or industrial hygiene, followed by field experience. While Illinois does not issue a state-specific safety specialist license, the Certified Safety Professional designation from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals is the most recognized credential among Illinois employers. Candidates targeting industrial or construction roles often add OSHA 30-hour training as a practical baseline.
Which companies hire safety specialists in Illinois?
Employers hiring safety specialists in Illinois right now include Riverside Healthcare, Steritech, and Ferrero, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's dense mix of manufacturing plants, logistics hubs, and healthcare systems means ongoing demand across multiple industries, not just a single sector.
Which Illinois cities have the most safety specialist jobs?
Chicago, Kankakee, and Aurora have the most safety specialist openings in Illinois. Chicago leads because of its concentration of corporate headquarters, hospitals, and large distribution operations, while Joliet and Rockford draw consistent postings from the manufacturing and logistics facilities that anchor those economies along major freight corridors.
Are there remote safety specialist jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Safety specialist work is largely site-based, requiring physical presence for inspections, audits, and incident response. About 25% of safety specialist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those roles tend to focus on policy writing, regulatory reporting, or program management rather than hands-on field work.
How can I get hired as a safety specialist in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or co-op with a large Illinois manufacturer or logistics company, where programs at employers like Caterpillar or large Chicago-area distribution operations regularly bring in candidates without full-time experience. Roles titled safety coordinator, EHS technician, or environmental compliance assistant serve as common stepping stones. Completing an OSHA 30-hour course and pursuing an associate safety professional designation early signals commitment and gives applications a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to safety specialist jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to safety specialist jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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