Safety Specialist (Western US Region)

TBC Corporation•Chicago, IL

1d•$65,000 - $74,500

About The Position

The Safety Specialist provides field support, coaching, inspections, incident follow-up, and corrective action support for assigned regional locations. The role partners with regional facility leaders, Safety Captains, Driver Ambassadors, and frontline teams to bring enterprise safety programs to the location level, reinforce safe work practices, resolve hazards, support incident response, and promote consistent execution across the assigned portfolio. The position includes scheduled field support and remote coaching, conducting inspections and hazard assessments, documenting findings, and supporting timely corrective actions. The Safety Specialist follows up on incidents and near misses, coaches leaders and frontline teams, supports training and safety communications, tracks portfolio safety activity, and works with Operations, Fleet, HR, Training, Safety, and other partners to address risks and compliance needs. The role requires air and vehicle travel, access to warehouse and fleet environments, extended walking or standing during inspections, and use of required PPE.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Operations, Logistics, or a related field; equivalent field experience may be considered.
Three to five years of experience in safety, operations, warehouse, distribution, transportation, fleet, or field support roles; multi-site or geographically assigned field experience is preferred.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% to assigned locations.
Working knowledge of safety inspections, hazard identification, incident follow-up, corrective action tracking, OSHA expectations, DOT/FMCSA compliance requirements, and basic regulatory expectations.
Ability to build trust with field teams and coach leaders and employees toward consistent safety execution.
Strong follow-up, documentation, prioritization, and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and safety, inspection, learning, or reporting systems.
Strong observation, inspection, and follow-up skills.
Ability to communicate expectations clearly and consistently.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Operations, Logistics, or a related field.
OSHA 30 or similar safety training.
Prior experience supporting multi-location distribution, warehouse, transportation, or fleet operations.
DOT/FMCSA awareness training, incident investigation training, forklift/MHE safety knowledge, first aid/CPR trainer or responder certification, or equivalent safety-related training.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Provide scheduled field support, remote coaching, safety check-ins, and practical guidance to assigned locations.
Support an assigned regional portfolio of locations by partnering with facility leaders, Safety Captains, and Driver Ambassadors to execute safety programs.
Conduct inspections, hazard assessments, and observations; document findings and support timely corrective action.
Follow up on incidents, near misses, findings, and hazards to support investigation, documentation, corrective action, and closure.
Coach leaders, supervisors, Safety Captains, Driver Ambassadors, and frontline teams on hazard recognition, reporting, corrective actions, and program requirements.
Coordinate safety programs, campaigns, corrective actions, and expectations with regional facility leaders and local safety partners.
Support program implementation, training materials, job aids, communications, safety meetings, toolbox talks, and Safety Captain and Driver Ambassador engagement.
Track corrective actions, inspections, training follow-up, recurring concerns, and portfolio safety activity records.
Partner with Operations, Fleet, HR, Training, Safety, and other leaders to address risks, DOT/FMCSA and fleet safety needs, barriers, and escalations.
Review trends and field feedback, recommend improvements, and escalate overdue or ineffective corrective actions.
Recognize driver and fleet safety risks, support required documentation, and escalate potential compliance gaps appropriately.
Complete inspections, field visits, and follow-up activities in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Market competitive compensation.
401(k) and Roth with company match and immediate 100% vesting.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Company-paid short-term disability and employer-subsidized long-term disability.
Company-paid life insurance.
Discounted tire purchasing.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee assistance program.
Generous paid vacation and paid time off.
Customizable voluntary benefits.