Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Team Modern Distributors Inc•Somerset, KY

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About The Position

The EHS Specialist leads and supports operational safety efforts across Team Modern, with primary focus on industrial warehouse safety, ergonomics and injury prevention, workers’ compensation case management, and transportation safety. This role prioritizes high-impact risk areas to reduce workplace injuries, control claims costs, ensure regulatory compliance related to operations, and strengthen a culture of safety across all divisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in industrial safety, warehouse safety, transportation safety, or related operational safety roles.
Working knowledge of OSHA and DOT compliance requirements.
Experience conducting safety audits, risk assessments, and inspections in operational environments.
Experience managing or supporting workers’ compensation claims.
Experience analyzing injury data and implementing prevention strategies.
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance while partnering cross-functionally to implement safety improvements.
Demonstrated ability to guide leaders and teams toward practical compliance solutions, building engagement and ownership.
Strong communication and training facilitation skills.
Strong organizational and analytical skills with ability to prioritize high-risk areas.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

Professional safety certification.
Experience in warehouse distribution environments.
Experience utilizing fleet safety monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement safety initiatives focused on warehouse operations, material handling, powered industrial equipment, and physical workflow safety.
Conduct risk assessments and identify hazards within warehouse and distribution environments.
Ensure operational compliance with OSHA, FDA, and USDA requirements related to product handling, storage, sanitation, and warehouse practices.
Partner with operations leadership to implement practical safety improvements and corrective actions.
Conduct ergonomic assessments for physical positions across all divisions.
Identify repetitive motion, lifting, and strain-related risks and recommend preventive measures.
Analyze injury trends and implement targeted strategies to reduce frequency and severity.
Collaborate with supervisors to improve job design, workflow, and equipment utilization to minimize injury exposure.
Manage the full lifecycle of workers’ compensation claims, including reporting, documentation, and follow-up, in partnership with captive program resources and third-party administrators.
Coordinate post-injury processes including drug screens, physician visits, work restrictions, and return-to-work programs.
Drive initiatives aimed at reducing claim frequency, severity, and duration.
Partner with HR and leadership to proactively address injury trends and high-risk behaviors.
Utilize fleet safety technology to monitor driving behavior and identify risk patterns.
Lead driver safety training and coaching initiatives to reduce vehicle incidents and liability exposure.
Develop and implement corrective action plans related to driving safety.
Ensure compliance with DOT and FMCSA requirements as they relate to driver safety and operational risk.
Conduct and coordinate safety training programs focused on high-risk operational areas.
Support onboarding and refresher safety training for physical roles.
Promote proactive hazard reporting and near-miss awareness.
Partner cross-functionally to reinforce a practical, solutions-oriented safety culture.
Model and promote Team Modern’s values of Optimistic Energy, Fairness, Teamwork, Customer Focus, and Gratitude.
Adhere to all company safety policies and guidelines.