Warehouse Safety Specialist

Warehouse Safety Specialist

Location: Lafayette, IN (On-site)

Travel: Up to 25% (approximately one week per month)

Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000 DOE

Position Summary

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Warehouse Safety Specialist to lead and enhance our safety programs across warehouse operations. This role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a strong, safety-first culture.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in safety management within a warehouse or industrial environment and will partner closely with operations leadership, drivers, and site teams to reduce risk, improve safety performance, and promote best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with OSHA and all applicable federal and state safety regulations
• Lead OSHA-related activities including recordkeeping, reporting, inspections, and hazard mitigation
• Maintain current knowledge of safety regulations and industry best practices
• Administer safety policies, corrective actions, and risk mitigation strategies

Safety Programs & Training

• Design, develop, and deliver engaging safety training programs for associates and leadership
• Conduct new hire safety orientations and onboarding sessions
• Oversee equipment certification programs to ensure OSHA compliance

Incident & Accident Management

• Lead incident and accident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning
• Maintain accurate safety records and documentation
• Partner with operations teams to reduce incident frequency and associated costs

Auditing & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct facility inspections, audits, and safety assessments across multiple locations
• Monitor safety metrics and provide regular reporting to leadership
• Identify trends and recommend improvements to processes, procedures, and overall safety culture

Collaboration & Leadership

• Serve as a trusted safety advisor to warehouse leadership and employees
• Partner cross-functionally to strengthen safety engagement and accountability
• Promote a proactive, behavior-based safety culture through coaching and communication

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of safety management experience in logistics, warehousing, or industrial environments
• OSHA 30 certification (required)
• Experience leading incident investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Proficiency with incident reporting systems and safety documentation

Preferred

• Experience with ammonia refrigeration and/or certification
• Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations
• Experience training adult learners in hands-on environments
• Familiarity with transportation equipment and warehouse operations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods in both office and warehouse environments
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Comfortable working in varying indoor and outdoor conditions

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required