Safety & Compliance Specialist

Midwest Refrigerated Milwaukee, Inc.•Belvidere, IL

4h•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Midwest Refrigerated Services is a full-service 3PL company providing refrigerated logistics services for the food industry. Based in Milwaukee, WI, we operate the largest fresh 48 state LTL consolidation pool with more than 100+ trucks, and offer multiple sites with cooler, and air-conditioned storage, distribution, and cross-docking services. We operate refrigerated and non-refrigerated warehouses for storage needs but also Value-Added Services such as specialty packing, kitting, and fulfillment needs. We work with some of the household names that your family puts on the dinner table every night. It’s an important job, one that makes a difference in your community. This is the first step in launching your career with a family-run company that cares about you, your family, and your success. We encourage our employees to learn and grow with us, while enjoying the friendly culture and great benefits that come with the MRS experience. General Position Overview: This position is primarily responsible for the Safety, Health and Compliance of MRS employees and facility operations. Additionally, will implement direct and validate compliance to policy and SOP at MRS locations. The position is also responsible for assisting with the development of an effective working relationship between warehouse, office and management as well as the customers and others who encounter all areas and operations of the company. At Midwest Refrigerated Services, we are driven by our Midwest Values of: • Modesty • Integrity • Dependability • Work Ethic • Efficiency • Safety • Trust It is the expectation that all employees exemplify these values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in safety management, OSH or EHS, preferred
Strong background in Safety Management
Experience with multi-site oversight
Prior experience managing teams in a warehouse environment
Food handling experience
Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Communicate professionally with employees, vendors, auditors, and all levels of management.
Ability to read, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions.
Strong time management skills in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Must have a valid drivers license.
Work effectively in a variety of warehouse environments.

Responsibilities

Follow all personal safety, food safety, and food defense training, policies, and procedures; promote a safety-focused culture; and ensure compliance with MRS policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
Train staff on standard operating procedures (SOPs), food safety requirements, workplace hazard prevention, and forklift certification requirements.
Investigate workplace accidents and near misses, implement corrective actions, and maintain workers’ compensation files, training records, and the OSHA 300 log.
Maintain facility cleanliness and sanitation standards while overseeing HACCP, allergen control, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), pest control, temperature calibration, and employee hygiene practices.
Treat employees fairly and professionally, and build positive working relationships with vendors, contractors, third-party service providers, and maintenance providers.
Monitor machinery use, equipment condition, benchmarking standards, and overall operational performance.
Lead and support visits from government officials, third-party auditors, and insurance partners; collaborate with other business units and align warehouse activities with cross-departmental training, meetings, customer sessions, and industry seminars.
Travel to multiple facilities as needed.