Safety Specialist

The Marzetti Company • Grove City, OH

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Specialist plays a critical role in advancing a proactive, risk-based safety culture across the Marzetti Distribution Network (Columbus, Atlanta, Iowa). This role partners closely with logistics operations and site leadership to drive injury prevention, ensure regulatory compliance, and embed a “Zero Harm” mindset into daily operations. This position focuses on the consistent application of established safety programs, supporting hazard identification, coordinating safety activities, and reinforcing a “Zero Harm” mindset in alignment with Marzetti Operational Excellence and the Safety Pillar. This role will be based in the Columbus, Ohio area and requires up to 35% travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of experience in EHS, safety, or related role (distribution, manufacturing, or logistics preferred)
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance in an operational environment
• Demonstrated ability to influence and engage employees at all levels of the organization
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable improvements

Nice To Haves

• Experience in distribution center or supply chain environments
• Familiarity with DOT compliance (CDL/non-CDL)
• Experience with OSHA PSM (Process Safety Management)
• Experience with EHS management systems or digital safety tools
• Professional certifications (e.g., OSHA, ASP, GSP) or progress toward certification

Responsibilities

• Championing a proactive safety culture by modeling and reinforcing Marzetti Way behaviors, including Acting Like an Owner and Winning Together
• Partner with site leadership to embed safety into daily operations and decision-making
• Coach frontline leaders and associates to strengthen ownership of safety at all levels. Reinforce adherence to safety procedures and escalate concerns or risks as appropriate.
• Drive engagement through programs and committees such (Behavior-Based Safety, First Responder Program, Safety Committee) while evolving toward proactive hazard identification and prevention
• Lead hazard identification efforts, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies across distribution centers
• Analyze safety data (leading and lagging indicators) to identify trends and drive targeted action plans, including assistance with implementing correction actions to address risks.
• Support and advance continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Marzetti Operational Excellence
• Lead and support incident investigations using root cause analysis to prevent recurrence
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulations
• Partner with leadership on associate incidents such as Reasonable Suspicion and pre-employment processes
• Maintain accurate OSHA recordkeeping and reporting, support audits and regulatory inspections
• Partner on workers’ compensation case management and return-to-work processes
• Deliver and coordinate safety training to build capability across all levels of the organization
• Ensure training effectiveness by reinforcing application in the field
• Support development of site leaders in safety ownership and accountability
• Utilize EHS systems and tools to track, analyze, and report safety performance
• Oversight of safety materials resources (shoes, glasses, Grainger, other supplies)
• Compile and communicate key safety metrics and insights to leadership
• Support environmental reporting, sustainability initiatives, and compliance activities
• Oversee site physical security programs including systems, training, and continuous improvement
• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, HR, Quality, and Operations to ensure alignment and execution of safety priorities

Benefits

• We are committed to maintaining a safe work environment where people safety and food safety are our top priorities. We provide appropriate training and protective equipment, and all employees are expected to follow safety, sanitation, and quality protocols. Employees are empowered to report hazards and stop work if unsafe conditions arise

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level