Safety Specialist, Environmental, Health & Safety Operations (Gloucester City, NJ)

About the role

This position is located 100% onsite in Gloucester City, New Jersey and works the second shift. The role serves as the area specialist in safety and security, developing and carrying out procedures in collaboration with facility operations to control incident rates, minimize work‑related and site incidents, and ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and investigate work‑related injuries; notify management of pertinent details.
• Guide and assist plant personnel with safety and health opportunities.
• Review facility incident trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Support internal forklift and aerial lift certification processes.
• Interact with third‑party organizations to fulfill project completion goals safely and effectively.
• Support various safety training programs.
• Validate incident report information for accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate incidents with cross‑functional team members to determine root cause and effective corrective actions.
• Monitor safety programs, policies, and procedures to meet OSHA and other applicable laws.
• Assist with development and execution of safety programs.
• Conduct scheduled audits to determine workplace hazards and assist in developing corrective actions.
• Conduct exterior security patrols; perform and document security equipment inspections as assigned.
• Respond to calls for service including alarm and incident response, as well as routine calls such as locking and unlocking doors.
• Maintain a complete understanding of site emergency procedures; report security activities and recommend improvements.
• Participate in daily pass‑downs to the next shift specialist.
• Support special events with traffic control or other necessary security items.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Safety Manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required (AA/AS preferred).
• Proficiency in computer usage, email, and MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Understanding of packinghouse/warehouse processes and flow operations.
• Knowledgeable in the application of OSHA/CALOSHA regulations.
• Experience administering personnel policies and procedures.

Skills

• Well‑developed observational and analytical skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules/shifts as needed for 7‑day operation.
• Proven skills for planning daily/weekly tasks and adapting to competing demands.
• Strong skills developing relationships across all levels and functions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental