Safety Specialist-Logan Township, NJ & Bethel, PA

About the role

OnTrac is seeking a Safety Specialist to drive safe execution at the point of work across our operations while ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations, as well as company safety policies and standards. This role partners directly with site leadership and frontline associates to proactively identify risks, reinforce safe behaviors, and ensure consistent execution of safety programs and procedures. The position plays a critical role in reducing incident frequency, improving reporting quality, and supporting network-wide safety performance objectives through field presence, data analysis, and behavior-based coaching.

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.
• Provide real-time coaching and corrective feedback to associates and operations leadership; 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; support 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; support weekly and monthly safety reviews with actionable insights to improve performance and regulatory adherence.
• Support rollout and execution of corporate safety initiatives; ensure consistent application of safety SOPs, checklists, and training requirements; reinforce adherence to safety policies and compliance standards.
• Deliver and reinforce safety training using hands-on, behavior-based methods; ensure employees understand and follow required procedures and compliance expectations; maintain training records and promote engagement in safety programs.

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.
• Up to 25% travel required.

Skills

• Strong observation and hazard identification skills, proactively spotting risks before they become incidents.
• Ability to coach and influence employees at all levels, adapting communication style from frontline associates to site leadership.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills to identify trends, close gaps, and improve safety performance.
• Ability to 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.

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 (accruals up to 96 hours for first year, increasing to 160 hours based on tenure).
• Two (2) floating holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave (up to 56 hours annually for Washington state employees).
• 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.

Benefits eligibility and offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and company policies.

Pay

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

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (hours subject to change based on business needs).

Work locations: Logan Township, NJ & Bethel, PA.