Packaging Sustainability Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Packaging Sustainability Analyst

Location : North Chicago, IL

Hire Type : 6 month+ contract, onsite

Target Pay Rate : $30.00 - $40.00 / hour (W2, with full employee benefits)

Overview :

Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S. As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Job Summary :

Seeking a Sustainability Analyst to support global packaging sustainability initiatives by collecting, validating, and maintaining environmental data across materials, suppliers, and products. This role ensures accurate reporting and supports compliance with evolving sustainability standards within a pharmaceutical packaging manufacturing environment.

Job Duties :

• Collect, organize, and maintain sustainability data for packaging materials, components, and suppliers.
• Manage global databases and trackers for carbon footprint, recycled content, and packaging attributes.
• Provide sustainability metrics and insights for internal reporting and the Corporate Sustainability Report.
• Coordinate with suppliers to gather environmental compliance and sustainability declarations.
• Support evaluation of packaging sustainability initiatives and regulatory compliance.
• Develop tools and templates to streamline sustainability reporting and data collection.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote sustainability culture and data accuracy.

Qualifications :

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.