Safety Support Specialist- Environment and Safety

BIC • Charlotte, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Support Specialist provides hands-on support for the site’s Environmental, Health and Safety programs, with a strong focus on forklift and powered industrial truck safety. The role works closely with employees across production and warehouse areas to conduct safety observations, coach and train employees, identify hazards, and support initiatives to reduce incidents and strengthen the site’s safety culture.

The position works primarily on second shift. Candidates who work first shift must be flexible to support second-shift operations on selected days each month.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong hands-on forklift operating experience.
• Forklift Trainer certification, or ability to obtain it within approximately 30 days of joining.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification, or willingness to obtain it.
• Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence to intervene directly when unsafe acts or conditions are observed.
• Ability to train and influence employees without direct supervisory authority.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint.
• Fluent English.
• Availability to work primarily on second shift; first-shift candidates must be flexible to support second-shift operations on selected days each month.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, safety, or similar operational environment.
• Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forklift safety observations and inspections across production, warehouse, loading dock, and material-handling areas.
• Coach employees on forklift operation, pedestrian safety, PPE, and safe work practices.
• Support forklift operator training, refresher training, evaluations, and certification tracking.
• Assist with incident and near-miss investigations and follow up on corrective actions.
• Conduct routine facility inspections and support Job Hazard Analyses and risk assessments.
• Support site EHS programs, employee safety communications, new-hire orientation, and toolbox talks.
• Maintain EHS records, training documentation, inspection findings, and environmental data.
• Support hazardous and universal waste inspections, audits, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Identify recurring safety concerns and recommend practical improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED