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Warehouse Safety Specialist

Warehouse Safety Specialist

UniUni LogisticsNew York, NY, US
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Main Focus

  • Act as the subject-matter expert for safety and compliance within warehouse operations.
  • Implement and manage safety programs and training across the region.
  • Handle technical compliance related to OSHA, fire safety, ergonomics, and forklift safety.
  • Identify and mitigate risks to ensure a safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain warehouse safety policies and procedures aligned across the region.
  • Conduct incident investigations and root-cause analysis , continue following incidents until fully resolved and preventive actions are implemented to avoid recurrence.
  • Perform OSHA compliance audits and safety inspections .
  • Deliver safety training programs (e.g., forklift, PPE, fire drills).
  • Maintain and analyze safety performance metrics (incident rate, lost time, near misses).
  • Interface with external inspectors and insurance departments along with OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
  • Location : Newyork, New Jersy, Dallas, Atlanta

    Requirements

    Qualifications

  • OSHA 30-Hour Certification (preferred or required).
  • 2–3 years of experience in safety, EHS, or related fields.
  • Regular knowledge of federal and state safety regulations (ability to stay updated on changes).
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
  • Must be able to travel up to 50% of work time.
  • Strong hands-on skills and operational understanding of warehouse safety practices.
  • Demonstrated consistency in delivering safety programs and results.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills , including with operations, HR, compliance, and insurance departments.
  • Excellent communication, training, and analytical skills.
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