Safety Specialist
About The Position
The Safety Specialist serves HTI by executing and maintaining OSHA and DOT compliance programs across nationwide warehouse, shop, retail, and transportation operations. The role supports regulatory adherence, conducts audits and investigations, and promotes consistent safety program implementation across business units. It contributes to reducing workplace injuries, vehicle incidents, and regulatory exposure while partnering with field operations leaders. The Safety Specialist executes safety programs, monitors performance, maintains compliance documentation, administers DOT compliance activities, and supports safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives. The role works closely with the Safety Manager, Safety Trainer, and operations leaders, and may travel as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Business, or a related field and/or 3–5 years of relevant safety experience.
- Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry and FMCSA regulations.
- Strong analytical and documentation skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with frontline employees and leadership audiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
- Ability to lift or carry 5 lbs frequently and 25 lbs infrequently.
- Ability to access warehouse floors, service bays, and yard environments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience conducting investigations and audits.
- ASP certification.
- Experience in transportation, fleet operations, industrial service, or distribution.
Responsibilities
- Execute safety programs supporting injury reduction and fleet incident prevention goals.
- Conduct facility safety audits across warehouse, service, retail, and office environments.
- Monitor safety performance metrics and provide actionable recommendations.
- Support implementation of enterprise safety initiatives at field locations.
- Maintain appropriate documentation and reporting standards across regions.
- Support safety culture initiatives and reinforce safe behaviors with operations leaders.
- Assist in reducing workers’ compensation claims and vehicle accident frequency.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives balancing compliance and productivity.
- Guide managers on the practical application of safety policies.
- Maintain OSHA logs (300, 300A, 301) and ensure their accuracy and timeliness.
- Support compliance with hazard communication, PPE, LOTO, powered industrial truck, fall protection, and machine guarding standards.
- Administer DOT compliance activities, including driver qualification files, MVR monitoring, and hours-of-service audits.
- Support drug and alcohol testing program administration.
- Conduct injury and vehicle accident investigations and document root cause analyses.
- Prepare documentation for audits and regulatory inspections.
- Stay informed about regulatory updates and communicate changes appropriately.
- Exhibit HTI’s core values and collaborative leadership style.
- Partner with the Safety Manager and Safety Trainer to align compliance and training initiatives.
- Participate in professional development activities to enhance regulatory expertise.
- Support development of standardized safety processes across locations.
- Travel as needed.
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Job Type
Full-time
