Jobs · Management · Illinois

Safety Specialist

Parts Town · DuPage County, IL · Yesterday
HybridManagement$56k–$68k/yrFull-time

About the role

Support a newly created distribution center team with safety leadership and guidance necessary to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain occupational health and safety record keeping systems, including safety metrics and KPIs
  • Document incidents and actively participate in root cause analysis discussions, assist in developing solutions to reduce the risk of recurrence
  • Analyze incident reports to identify trends and recommend corrective actions for unsafe conditions and behaviors
  • Facilitate safety training programs (e.g., Emergency Evacuation, Bloodborne Pathogen, LOTO, HAZCOMM)
  • Aid in preparing for and responding to emergency situations including drills and incidents involving fire, severe weather, hazardous materials
  • Drive team member engagement in safety initiatives, emergency response and first aid efforts; prepare meeting agendas, recap discussions and communicate minutes to stakeholders
  • Ensure all employees understand and comply with safety requirements and comply with safety requirements, provide coaching and reinforcement of safety rules
  • Conduct walk-through safety inspections and collaborate leadership to identify and implement operational improvements related to safety
  • Observe and coach safe lifting practices by ensuring proper ergonomics training, monitoring compliance, and implementing preventative measures to reduce musculoskeletal injuries

Requirements

  • Have a degree in Environmental Health and Safety and/or 1 or more years of safety role experience in a fulfillment center or manufacturing environment
  • Share our values – Safety, Integrity, Passion, Courage, Community, and Innovation resonate with you, and you want to work on a team to drive positive results
  • Enjoy being out on the floor, building relationships with team members, observing operations firsthand, and promoting a strong safety culture through visibility and engagement
  • Be organized and thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere – Prioritize work and time across projects seamlessly to optimize results while paying attention to detail and working independently
  • Have previous experience monitoring security camera systems and possess abilities to be able to move around for long periods of time, and lift up to 40 pounds unassisted

Qualifications

  • Work the hours 10:30 AM-7:00 PM Monday-Friday

Skills

  • Fluent in English (both written and verbal)

Benefits

  • Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
  • Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
  • Casual dress code
  • All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered
  • Bonus FC Perks Bi-Weekly Travel stipend
  • Safety Shoes reimbursement program
  • Holiday pay and opportunities for overtime
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Forklift training programs
  • Free food!

Pay

The salary range for this role is $55,951.86 – $68,385.60 annually which is based on including but not limited to qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

Schedule

Work the hours 10:30 AM-7:00 PM Monday-Friday

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