Safety Specialist

About the role

The Safety Specialist is responsible for driving safe execution at the point of work across OnTrac operations while ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations, as well as company safety policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine site visits, audits, and safety observations to identify hazards, at-risk behaviors, and compliance gaps; monitor high-risk areas such as dock operations, material handling, and equipment interactions to ensure safe and compliant execution.
• Provide real-time coaching and corrective feedback to associates and operations leadership, and partner with site leadership to implement corrective actions that reduce risk exposure and prevent regulatory or policy violations.
• Lead incident investigations to identify root causes, contributing factors, and compliance failures; ensure all incidents are reported, documented, and managed in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policy.
• Track and follow through on corrective actions to ensure sustained compliance and risk mitigation, while supporting site leadership in maintaining accurate and timely injury reporting aligned with OSHA and internal standards.
• Analyze safety performance metrics including TRIR, conversion rate, and incident trends to identify risks and compliance gaps; monitor trends to ensure consistency between reported data and actual site conditions.
• Identify high-risk sites, behaviors, and operational breakdowns through data-driven analysis, and support weekly and monthly safety reviews with actionable insights that improve both performance and adherence to regulatory expectations.
• Support rollout and execution of corporate safety initiatives, ensure consistent application of safety SOPs, checklists, and training requirements, and reinforce adherence to safety policies, procedures, and compliance standards in daily operations.
• Deliver and reinforce safety training using hands-on, behavior-based methods; ensure employees understand and follow required procedures and compliance expectations; support leadership in maintaining training records/documentation and promote employee engagement in safety programs and hazard reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–5 years of experience in a safety role within a warehouse, logistics, or industrial environment
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, workplace safety regulations, and broader safety compliance requirements
• Experience with incident investigation and safety reporting
• Understanding of warehouse and logistics operations, including material handling and dock safety
• Familiarity with safety metrics such as TRIR, incident rates, and leading indicators
• Knowledge of incident investigation and root cause analysis methodologies

Qualifications

• Strong observation and hazard identification skills, proactively spotting risks before they become incidents
• Coach and influence employees at all levels, adapting communication style from frontline associates to site leadership
• Use strong data analysis and problem-solving skills to identify trends, close gaps, and improve safety performance
• Build strong partnerships with operations leadership while maintaining high visibility and engagement in field operations
• Manage multiple priorities independently, driving accountability across sites and taking action quickly to mitigate risk

Skills

• Strong observational and hazard identification skills
• Ability to coach and influence employees at all levels
• Data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Strong partnership building with operations leadership
• Effective time management and prioritization
• Quick risk mitigation and accountability drive

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Flex vacation in states other than CA, CO, IL, MA, MT, and NE, with accruals up to 96 hours for first year of employment with tenure-based increases up to 160 hours
• Two (2) floating holidays per year
• Paid sick leave*
• Six (6) paid company holidays
• Two (2) weeks paid pregnancy disability leave, four (4) weeks paid parental bonding leave
• Additional wellness and employee assistance programs

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $67,200 - $100,800. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Schedule

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (Hours subject to change based on the needs of the business)

Employment Logistics

Work Location: Bethel, PA (This is a Hybrid position to be performed at one of the Company’s operational facilities for 4 days on site).

Posting Timeline

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for at least 15 days from the date of posting.

Disclosures

Washington state employees are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid sick leave annually.

Laws and Regulations

OnTrac is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age.