Health and Safety Specialist
About The Position
DP World is seeking a driven and hands-on Health and Safety Specialist to join our startup leadership team in Commerce, GA. This is a rare opportunity to have direct input from Day 1 in shaping the safety culture, programs, training, and operational standards for a large-scale, high-volume warehouse operation. We are looking for a safety professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building processes, and wants to make a visible impact within a growing operation. As the Safety Specialist, you will play a key role in establishing and supporting a proactive safety culture focused on employee engagement, compliance, prevention, and operational excellence.
Requirements
- Experience supporting safety programs within warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, fulfillment, or distribution operations
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, warehouse safety practices, and incident investigation processes
- Experience conducting safety audits, training, and corrective action follow-up
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the operation
- Comfortable working in a highly visible onsite role within a fast-paced 24/7 environment
Nice To Haves
- Startup, high-growth, or peak season operational experience preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Responsibilities
- Partner with Operations leadership to establish and maintain a strong safety-first culture from startup through steady-state operations
- Conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments throughout the warehouse operation
- Assist in the development and implementation of site-specific safety programs, SOPs, training materials, and compliance initiatives
- Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and injury prevention strategies
- Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and customer safety requirements
- Conduct safety orientations, training sessions, toolbox talks, and ongoing employee coaching
- Track and analyze safety KPIs, trends, and audit findings to drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Partner closely with HR, Operations, Quality, and leadership teams to address safety concerns and operational risks
- Assist with workers’ compensation processes, return-to-work coordination, and injury case management
- Participate in startup readiness activities including process development, warehouse layout reviews, equipment safety evaluations, and operational ramp-up planning
- Support employee engagement initiatives that promote safety awareness and accountability across all shifts
Benefits
- market competitive compensation package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
