Job Description
Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist
Job Summary
The EH&S Specialist supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s Environmental, Health & Safety programs across a multi-location warehouse, distribution, and logistics operation. This role partners closely with operations leadership, frontline employees, and the Safety Committee to drive risk reduction, regulatory compliance, and a strong, employee-driven safety culture.
The ideal candidate is analytical and data-driven, yet comfortable presenting to groups, leading training sessions, and engaging employees at all levels of the organization. This position reports to the Director of Safety and plays a critical role in advancing proactive, leading-indicator-focused safety initiatives.
Travel to company locations is required (approximately 25%).
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Safety Program Implementation & Support
- Support company-wide EH&S programs including OSHA compliance, hazard identification, incident prevention, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist with rollout and maintenance of safety policies, procedures, and training programs aligned with warehouse, distribution, fleet, and office operations.
- Participate in the development and facilitation of safety committee meetings at branch and regional levels.
- Support behavior-based safety, near-miss reporting, and employee-driven safety initiatives.
Data, Analytics & Reporting
- Collect, analyze, and trend safety data including incidents, near misses, inspections, audits, and training metrics.
- Prepare clear, professional safety reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership review.
- Track leading and lagging indicators (e.g., TRIR, near misses, corrective actions, training completion).
- Assist with regulatory reporting and documentation as required.
Incident Management & Field Support
- Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development.
- Conduct site safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments at warehouses and branch locations.
- Partner with operations leaders to implement corrective actions and verify effectiveness.
- Support emergency preparedness, drills, and response planning.
Training & Communication
- Deliver engaging safety training and toolbox talks to employees at all levels.
- Support onboarding and refresher training related to OSHA, DOT-adjacent operations, warehouse safety, powered industrial trucks, PPE, and general industry hazards.
- Serve as a visible safety resource in the field, building trust and rapport with employees.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret safety data and identify trends.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including confidence in public speaking and group presentations.
- Ability to influence without authority and collaborate effectively with operations, leadership, and frontline employees.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities across locations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with safety management software preferred.
- Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards; DOT/fleet exposure is a plus.
- Ability to work independently while thriving in a team-based environment.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred.
- Associate degree with relevant experience will be considered.
- 2–5 years of experience in an EH&S role within warehouse, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or similar operational environments preferred.
- OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry) strongly preferred.
- Professional certifications (ASP, CSP, CHST, or similar) are a plus but not required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk warehouse floors, climb stairs, and navigate active operational environments.
- Ability to stand, sit, bend, and move throughout facilities for inspections and audits.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Must be able to wear required PPE, including safety shoes, high-visibility apparel, eye protection, and hearing protection as needed.
- Ability to travel approximately 25%, including overnight travel as required.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to help shape and strengthen a growing, enterprise-level safety program.
- High visibility and direct partnership with operations and executive leadership.
- A culture that values employee involvement, data-driven decisions, and continuous improvement.
- Meaningful impact across multiple locations and teams.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- You’ll make a real impact. This role isn’t about checking boxes — you’ll help shape and strengthen a growing EH&S program that directly protects employees and supports operational excellence across multiple locations.
- High visibility and collaboration. You’ll work closely with the Director of Safety, operations leaders, and frontline teams, giving you exposure to leadership and the opportunity to influence safety outcomes company-wide.
- Balanced analytical and people-focused work. If you enjoy analyzing data and engaging with people, this role offers both — from reviewing trends and dashboards to leading training sessions and site visits.
- Employee-driven safety culture. The organization values input from the field and empowers employees through safety committees, near-miss reporting, and proactive hazard identification.
- Career growth and development. You’ll gain experience across warehouse, distribution, and logistics environments with opportunities to expand your skills, certifications, and leadership capabilities.
- Variety in your workday. No two days look the same — you’ll split time between field engagement, data analysis, program development, and meaningful collaboration with teams across the company.