Jobs in North Chicago

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• Bachelor's degree in science, healthcare, communications, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  
• Strong editorial and proofreading experience.
  
• Experience reviewing regulated content, preferably in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or medical environments.
  
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality control skills.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external agencies.
  
• Comfort working within structured review and approval workflows.
  

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• Medical editing experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or medical communications environments.
  
• Knowledge of the AMA Style Guide.
  
• Experience reviewing promotional or marketing materials in regulated industries.
  
• Experience using Veeva Promomats or similar content approval systems.
  
• Familiarity with FDA advertising and promotional submission processes would be ideal.
  

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• Review and edit promotional, non-promotional, and internal materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
  
• Perform quality control checks on materials prior to routing them through the approval workflow.
  
• Ensure materials adhere to editorial standards, regulatory guidelines, and style conventions, including the AMA Style Guide when applicable.
  
• Identify necessary edits or revisions and clearly communicate feedback to stakeholders.
  
• Support regulatory and QC reviews during the approval process.
  

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• Coordinate the review and approval process for marketing and promotional materials.
  
• Maintain knowledge of approval routing processes and SOP requirements and ensure materials are routed appropriately.
  
• Facilitate PRC (Promotional Review Committee) meetings, including preparing agendas, documenting discussions, and capturing meeting outcomes.
  
• Support final approvals, re-approvals, and other review types as required.
  

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• Work closely with marketing teams, agencies, regulatory teams, and other stakeholders throughout the approval process.
  
• Communicate required edits, feedback, and changes clearly and efficiently.
  
• Partner with marketing operations teams to prioritize review workflows, especially during major campaign launches or label updates.
  

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• Manage workflows within Veeva Promomats or similar electronic review systems.
  
• Maintain user profiles, training access, and permissions for sponsors, agencies, and reviewers within the system.
  
• Serve as a point of contact for system maintenance and optimization in collaboration with vendors and IT teams.
  
• Assist with system validation activities related to workflow tools.
  

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• Support FDA Ad Promo submission processes, including preparation of Form 2253 and related documentation.
  
• Coordinate submission materials and collaborate with regulatory operations teams.
  
• Archive regulatory correspondence according to compliance guidelines.
  

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• Generate workflow and system metrics reports to support process improvements and compliance monitoring.
  
• Contribute to the development and updates of departmental procedures and work instructions.
  
• Develop and maintain training resources related to the review process and workflow tools.
  
• Train internal teams, agencies, and reviewers on editorial workflows and system usage.
  

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• Promotional and advertising content
  
• Marketing campaign materials
  
• Internal training decks and presentations
  
• Educational and informational materials
  
• Internal communications and resources used by internal teams
  

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• Pharmaceutical or biotech companies.
  
• Advertising Agencies supporting regulated healthcare clients.
  

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• Independently performs and verify a multitude of laboratory techniques for which they are trained on while adjusting to unforeseen technical or logistical obstacles to accomplish assignments.
  
• Understands multiple laboratory techniques and principles and can independently trouble-shoot and resolve analytical techniques and instrument issues.
  
• Takes initiative to be a key player in team activities and decision making including proactive identification, development, and implementation of improvement plans.
  
• Budgets their time independently and effectively to carry out assigned tasks and makes recommendations for improvement.
  
• Recognizes obstacles to completion of assigned testing and can independently resolve them. Consistently achieves commitments despite obstacles.
  
• Takes ownership of special projects as needed to support overall laboratory needs and requirements.
  
• Communicates proactively with supervisor and team members on frequent basis to ensure timely product release.
  
• Interfaces with regulatory agencies during audit activities as needed.
  

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• Bachelor's Degree in the sciences with 0-4 years of laboratory experience
  
• Associate degree with at least 3 years of laboratory experience
  
• Flexibility in shift and workdays highly desirable
  
• Ability to work with general supervision but effectively manages their own time to multi-task based upon their completed training matrix.
  
• Good interpersonal, documentation, and communication skills.
  
• Desired technical competencies (not all required): LC, LCMS, GC, GCMS, ICP, Empower, Karl Fischer, dissolution, IR, titrations, and common wet chemical testing
  

Position Title: Director of Manufacturing

Reports to: Head of Operations

Role Description

The Director of Manufacturing will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the daily operations of the manufacturing facility. This individual will be responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and ensuring the smooth operation of all activities within the plant, with an emphasis on maintaining high productivity, efficiency, safety, and the highest quality standards. The Director of Manufacturing will collaborate with various departments, which include Product Development, Marketing and Accounting, in support of all commercial and financial objectives. Departments under Director of Manufacturing’s direct leadership include production, quality control, maintenance, and logistics.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of engineers, technicians, and production staff in eyewear frame manufacturing to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Develop and implement strategies to improve product quality, process capability, and manufacturing efficiency.

• Partner with design and product development team to transition new frame designs into scalable, stable production.

• Manage day-to-day operations of in-house frame manufacturing.

• Manage capital projects and equipment upgrades to enhance production capabilities and support scaling initiatives.

• Champion a culture of craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Product Engineering & Product Development Support

• Develop industry standards and provide DFM (Design for Manufacturability) feedback during early design phases, influencing materials, tolerances, and construction methods for new eyewear frames.

• Translate product design into production-ready engineering documentation, including drawings, BOMs, specifications, and process routings.

• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and product designers to develop innovative solutions for frame construction, hinge integration, and surface finishing.

• Assist in the technical training of product development and production staff on new materials and processes.

• Document, standardize, and improve processes across machining, shaping, assembly, and finishing operations.

• Introduce and sustain lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve quality, and shorten lead times.

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process and product issues.

• Maintain equipment capability and recommend capital investments in manufacturing technology. • Implement measurement and inspection methods for critical-to-quality features. Operational Excellence

• Develop metrics for yield, cycle time, and productivity to develop consistent, manual master planning for more predictable production throughput.

• Coordinate with supply chain and vendor partners on components and outsourced processes (e.g., plating, coatings, laser engraving).

• Team Leadership: Successfully manages the manufacturing, quality control, and industrial design teams, comprised of a skilled labor pool of exempt and non-exempt employees. Direct and lead the team with clear priorities and goals in support of broader business initiatives and to ensure quality, efficiency and collaboration at all times. Actively develops supervisors and leads to engage and motivate the workforce. Provides ongoing training/support for continuous skill development.
• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate existing processes to enhance output; leverage industry expertise as well as manufacturing background to implement the most efficient manufacturing solutions for eyewear production. Identify and implement new technologies, and systems to enhance resource use and streamline operations. Constantly strive to improve the operation in support of business goals and market needs (quality, cost, efficiency, timeliness etc.)
• Equipment & Machinery Oversight: Strong knowledge of specialized equipment and machinery, with the ability to diagnose, repair, and source parts, especially in collaboration with the Maintenance Manager.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with executive leadership and other departments to achieve organizational goals and ensure operational efficiency. Key stakeholders include Product Development, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing
• Alignment with Business Plan: Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure manufacturing plans meet the expectations of the business (ie: COGS, timing, quality etc).
• Budget Mgt and Cost Control: Establish appropriate annual plans and budgets in support of production forecasts and actively manage labor and raw material costs to ensure targets are met. Sets the foundation for growth, scalability and profitability in the manufacturing center.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or other industry-related field required; MBA preferred  At least ten years of manufacturing experience
• Prior experience leading teams and managing complex initiatives

Position Details

• Full-time onsite position based at our Vernon Hills, IL Headquarters

Hybrid Onsite Schedule In office T, W, Th; Remote M, F

Job Description: Data Analyst – Global Patient Access Program (GPAP)

Location: North Chicago, IL, USA (Hybrid eligible), AP30

Overview: The Data Analyst for the Patient Assistance Program (PAP), supporting GPAP’s data transformation and governance, will be instrumental in building and maintaining the backbone of automated reporting and KPI dashboards. This role ensures a single source of truth for GPAP operations, drives analytics innovation, and supports the integration and consistency of data across the program. You’ll collaborate closely with workstream leaders, lead in bi-weekly scrum sessions, and deliver insight-rich, timely outputs for senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, automate, and maintain standardized PAP reporting, KPI dashboards, and ad hoc analytics tools using Tableau, Excel, and Snowflake.

• Lead twice-weekly Scrum sessions with workstream team members, ensuring progression of data tasks, intake of new data requests, and alignment on analytics approaches in a Smart Sheet-driven, agile environment.

• Ensure data consistency, quality, and accuracy across all platforms, supporting GPAP governance and the creation/control of the 'source of truth.'

• Enable and facilitate self-service dashboards and reporting marts for internal and external stakeholders.

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (BTS, ACA, GPAP, Steer Co) to support program data needs, forecasting, and reporting methodologies.

• Support quarterly and weekly reporting processes—including application, shipment, and claim-level analytics.

• Partners with data lead to document extraction methods, automate/accelerate reporting, and track program impacts, escalations, and business intelligence.

• Identify new opportunities for advanced analytics or insights to increase PAP operational efficiency and program sustainability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in a relevant field (Analytics, IT, Business, Data Science, or related)

• 3-5 years’ experience in data analytics, reporting, or business intelligence in healthcare, pharma, or related industry

• Advanced proficiency in Tableau and Excel; experience with Smart Sheet and Snowflake (SQL skills required)

• Demonstrated experience leading agile meetings (scrum/project management preferred)

• Strong attention to detail, data integrity, and quality control

• Experience in KPI development, dashboard design, and self-service reporting

• Effective communicator with ability to drive cross-team consensus and present findings to varied audiences

• Collaborative mindset, able to work in fast-paced, matrixed environments

• In office Tues, Wed, Thurs

Preferred:

• Experience in patient assistance programs or US healthcare market access

• Familiarity with organizational data governance or compliance requirements

Be part of a team unlocking strategic impact through advanced analytics, automation, and insight-driven transformation. Shape the way data informs patients’ access and program value across a global organization while enjoying professional growth in a supportive, inclusive culture.

Assistant Operating Director

Waukegan, Illinois | Full-Time | Leadership Role | $50,000 + Benefits & Bonus Opportunities

At Cornerstone Caregiving, we are dedicated to helping older adults age in place with dignity, compassion, and exceptional support. As we continue rapid nationwide growth across more than 400 offices, we are building strong in-office leadership teams to ensure every client and caregiver receives the highest level of care.

We are seeking an Assistant Operating Director (AOD), a key leadership role and the Operating Director’s second-in-command. This position leads in-office operations, scheduling oversight, staff support and development, client care quality, and communication with Home Base. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love developing people, and bring strong organizational and operational excellence to your work, this role is for you.

Office Leadership & Operations

• Serve as the OD’s primary in-office partner, helping drive daily operations and maintain a strong, cohesive work environment.
• Lead, coach, and support in-office staff; reinforce Cornerstone’s standards, values, and culture.
• Onboard and train new office managers, ensuring clarity, confidence, and consistent performance.
• Conduct weekly 1:1 check-ins, performance reviews, coaching, and disciplinary action when needed.
• Share on-call rotation with office leadership.
• Oversee administrative workflow and follow-through, including payroll notes, shift verification, and operations updates.
• Maintain accurate documentation in alignment with Cornerstone policies and state requirements.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding steps, and staff oversight to support office growth.

Client Care & Quality Assurance

• Oversee scheduling operations to ensure timely coverage and an excellent client experience.
• Respond to client escalations with urgency, professionalism, and empathy.
• Conduct check-up calls, quality visits, and client follow-ups to ensure satisfaction and care continuity.
• Ensure state-required supervisory visits are completed (as applicable).
• Serve as a backup for client assessments when the Operating Director is unavailable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required, high school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience in management, leadership operations, or human resources.
• Experience hiring, recruiting, training, scheduling, and supervising staff.
• Leadership experience within the healthcare or home care industry.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort managing multiple priorities and shifting needs throughout the day.

Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• High proficiency with technology, especially Google Workspace.
• High attention to detail and exceptional follow-through skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• $50,000 starting salary
• Growth Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits package.
• 12 days of PTO annually.
• Phone stipend.
• Leadership development, mentorship, and opportunities for career growth as Cornerstone expands nationwide.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• You are the central in-office leader, ensuring clarity, rhythm, and daily operational success.
• You will directly shape staff performance, team culture, and client experience.
• You’ll grow in leadership through hands-on coaching, development, and operational oversight.
• Your work makes a direct impact on seniors, caregivers, and families in your community.

Join a mission that matters.

If you’re an energetic, people-first leader who thrives on organization, communication, and problem-solving, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and help guide a team that provides meaningful care to those who once cared for us.

**We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.*

The Construction Superintendent takes part in leading a team of dedicated Foreman and Laborers through the entire project life-cycle. As the Construction Superintendent, you will be involved in pre-construction planning through final completion by planning, directing, and participating in the field operations to ensure projects are completed to company and client standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Adhere to and uphold all Company safety practices, procedures and policies.
• Direct team activities, establishing task priorities, labor hour management, scheduling and tracking work assignments, providing guidance, and ensuring the availability of resources.
• Assist in coordination of landscape construction activities to meet or exceed both project and company profitability goals.
• Motivate and supervise multiple diversified crews on a daily basis.
• Responsible to drive daily in a company vehicle with or without passengers.
• Working knowledge of Aspire.
• Responsible for submitting accurate and timely paperwork, time records, work orders, reports, and other documents that are required.
• Inspect onsite work activities of company and subcontractor crews to ensure work is being performed correctly and to company standards.
• Correspond with clients, salespersons, construction manager, project manager, foreman, purchasing team, etc. on material status and production planning with a professional working relationship.
• Ability to communicate with customers to ensure constant customer satisfaction.
• Plan for and procure special equipment as needed on a site-by-site basis.
• Review and approve time records, work orders, and change orders in coordination with appropriate departments.
• Assist in the recruiting and selecting of qualified candidates for Foreman, Driver, and Laborer positions. Consider performance appraisals for Foreman, Driver, and Laborer positions in conjunction with construction manager and human resources department.
• Coordinate with Director of Construction Operations and Safety Manager to achieve safety goals by training employees and promoting a safe and positive work environment at all times.
• Create, implement and track rewards programs for construction field employees, if applicable.
• Be willing to work physically alongside Foreman and Laborers as needed.
• Utilize appropriate technologies to facilitate information management and record keeping.
• Communicate and resolve needs, issues, safety concerns and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain good communication, high safety standards, and positive relations with coworkers, clients and the public.
• Represent the Company in a positive manner befitting our brand and image.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include safety, planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years or more of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of construction building techniques, including but not limited to: hardscapes, irrigation, fencing, bluff development, grading, drainage, planting, lighting, and boulder work. Must have the ability to read and interpret; engineering, structural, grading, drainage, landscape and general construction drawings. General knowledge of village codes and permitting.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the safety issues, regulations, and procedures utilized in public and private works activities.
• Experience in Aspire is preferred.
• Candidates must have a valid local driver’s license and maintain a good driving record
• Required to pass a post-offer DOT medical physical and drug screen, and (ongoing) periodic DOT physical and drug screen according to DOT guidelines.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds, repetitively and frequently, and perform physical field work.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, managers, co-workers and the general public.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Must be able to communicate in English, including: read, write, and with use of computers and phones.

PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES:

• Employee shall also perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned or implied from the foregoing, consistent with the background, training and qualifications of Employee or may be reasonably delegated as being in the best interests of the Company.
• The Employee shall devote full time to their employment and expend best efforts on behalf of Company.
• Employee further agrees to abide by all Company policies and decisions now or hereinafter existing.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS:

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, twist, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• Work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing: walking over rough, uneven surfaces; and recurring bending, crouching, stooping and reaching; and frequent lifting of moderately heavy items.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Work requires average physical agility and dexterity.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• Work is performed primarily out-of-doors involving moderate risks, discomfort, or unpleasantness such as a moderate level of noise; dust, grease or mud; moving vehicles or machines; cold, hot and/or wet weather.
• Normal safety precautions are required; and the incumbent may wear some protective clothing and equipment such as rain and snow gear, boots, protective eyewear and gloves.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Field Manager – Federal Construction Projects

Superintendent | Quality Lead | Site Safety Lead

An established, midsized general contractor specializing in complex federal projects is seeking experienced field leaders to oversee work at government installations across the United States.

This contractor has built a strong reputation delivering critical facilities for federal agencies nationwide. With decades of experience, a collaborative leadership team, and a commitment to quality, safety, and long-term client partnerships, the company operates with the agility of a focused federal builder while maintaining the resources and stability of a seasoned national contractor. Projects range from renovations and upgrades to ground-up facilities in secure and operational environments.

The Field Manager serves as the senior onsite authority and are responsible for directing daily operations, maintaining strict quality standards, and ensuring full compliance with federal safety and contractual requirements.

Position Overview

The selected candidate will act as the on-site leader for assigned federal construction projects. Depending on qualifications, this role may fulfill Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, or Site Safety & Health Officer responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily field operations to ensure schedule adherence, cost control, and compliance with contract requirements
• Lead subcontractor oversight, sequencing, and site logistics
• Implement and manage project specific quality control programs in accordance with federal standards
• Enforce site-specific safety programs aligned with EM 385-1-1 and OSHA guidelines
• Serve as the onsite liaison with federal representatives, inspectors, and project stakeholders
• Maintain daily reports, safety logs, inspection documentation, and progress tracking
• Conduct preparatory, initial, and follow up inspections consistent with the USACE three-phase quality control process

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience on federal construction projects in a field leadership capacity
• Experience serving as Superintendent, QCM, or SSHO on federal contracts
• Strong understanding of federal contracting requirements and compliance standards

Required Certifications:

• USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
• First Aid/CPR
• Working knowledge of EM 385-1-1 standards
• Ability to travel full-time nationwide
• Strong leadership, communication, and documentation skills
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain clearance as needed

Why Join

• Stable pipeline of federal work across multiple agencies
• Opportunity to lead high profile, mission-critical projects
• Supportive executive team with deep federal construction expertise
• Growth potential within a specialized and expanding federal construction platform

If you’re an experienced federal field leader looking for your next nationwide opportunity, this role offers the autonomy, responsibility, and project complexity to match your expertise.

Waukegan Steel is a structural steel fabricator serving the Chicagoland area. Our team has worked on various projects throughout the city including, Soldier Field, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Navy Pier, Willis Tower, Northwestern Welsh-Ryan Arena, Washington/Wabash CTA Platform, Ravinia Festival, and Lincoln Park Zoo. The Steel Estimator will be responsible for preparing estimates of labor and vendor pricing for final projects.

The estimator role is a key member of our preconstruction team as they review potential projects and prepare bid pricing/proposals for our customers. Tasks will vary from project to project as needed – document review, direct quantity takeoffs, defining scopes of work, solicitation and follow-up for subcontractor/vendor pricing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow established Waukegan Steel pre-construction group policies and procedures
• Review project documents and develop strong knowledge of project scope and all requirements
• Prepare structural steel and misc metals quantity takeoffs
• Prepare detailed scope of work documentation
• Support pre-con team as needed with preparation of estimate summaries

Education and Experience:

• Strong interest in working for a Structural Steel fabricator/subcontractor
• Strong interest in being part of a pre-construction team focused on estimating work
• Proficient with architectural/structural blueprint reading
• Strong computer skills, proficient with learning new software applications
• Experience with structural steel/misc metals preferred
• Education: BS Structural or Civil Engineering is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Candidate must be driven and assertive with strong written, verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, collaborative environment
• Highly organized, detail-oriented individual with the ability to follow up tasks without daily guidance
• Ability to effectively manage a high volume of tasks/requests in a professional manner

Competitive Total Rewards:

• A competitive base salary up to $80K (Depending on Experience)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 401(k) Match
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the job training
• Career advancement opportunities

Waukegan Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO-M/F/D/V and encourages Diverse Candidates to Apply