Senior Safety Specialist

About the role

The Sr. Safety Specialist will lead safety initiatives in a distribution center operation, promoting a culture of safety and compliance with OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in areas such as environmental management, compliance, occupational safety, risk management, and occupational health.
• Ensure OSHA compliance through various measures including powered industrial trucks (PITs), new hire safety training, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, chemical safety, and recordkeeping/reporting.
• Assist in accident/injury investigations and root cause analysis, and act as a subject matter expert for safety/security questions.
• Ensure visibility of HSE initiatives and recommend improvements in effectiveness.
• Monitor contractor and visitor safety policies and liaise with local first responders during emergencies.
• Conduct Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and train forklift operators.
• Manage relationships with site security and support other departments like quality, food safety, production, and logistics.
• Implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance workplace safety and efficiency.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in occupational safety, preferably in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or Environmental Health & Safety preferred, with 4+ years of EHS experience considered.
• Preferred certifications: CSP, ASP, OHST, etc.
• Expertise in OSHA compliance, particularly with powered industrial trucks, lockout/tagout, and strain/sprain prevention.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of an organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google apps.

Qualifications

• Ability to identify system components causing errors and options for resolution.
• Capable of inspiring change and making an impact through presentations and actions.
• Versatility in handling issues and maintaining productivity in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Skills

• Compliance with OSHA standards and regulations.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google apps.

Benefits

• Generous parental leave and PTO policy.
• Paid holidays.
• $0 monthly premium for comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Discounts on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment.

Pay

Competitive salary and 401(k) company match that vests immediately upon participation.

Schedule

Flexible shift scheduling and advancement opportunities.