Safety Specialist

The Job at a Glance Our Safety Specialist (internally known as Keeps People Safe) will support a newly created distribution center team with safety leadership and guidance necessary to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards. Together with the Safety Manager, you will implement and maintain comprehensive safety programs, policies, and procedures. Responsibilities Maintain occupational health and safety record keeping systems, including safety metrics and KPIs. Document incidents and actively participate in root cause analysis discussions, assist in developing solutions to reduce the risk of recurrence. Analyze incident reports to identify trends and recommend corrective actions for unsafe conditions and behaviors. Facilitate safety training programs (e.g., Emergency Evacuation, Bloodborne Pathogen, LOTO, HAZCOMM). Assist in preparing for and responding to emergency situations including drills and incidents involving fire, severe weather, hazardous materials. Drive team member engagement in safety initiatives, emergency response and first aid efforts; prepare meeting agendas, recap discussions and communicate minutes to stakeholders. Ensure all employees understand and comply with safety requirements, provide coaching and reinforcement of safety rules. Help develop visual presentations to support safety practices and actively participate in safety committee meetings. Conduct walk‑through safety inspections and collaborate with leadership to identify and implement operational improvements related to safety. Observe and coach safe lifting practices by ensuring proper ergonomics training, monitoring compliance, and implementing preventative measures to reduce musculoskeletal injuries. Qualifications You can work the hours 10:30 AM–7:00 PM Monday‑Friday. You have a degree in Environmental Health and Safety and/or 1 or more years of safety role experience in a fulfillment center or manufacturing environment. You share our values – Safety, Integrity, Passion, Courage, Community, and Innovation resonate with you, and you want to work on a team to drive positive results. You enjoy being out on the floor, building relationships with team members, observing operations firsthand, and promoting a strong safety culture through visibility and engagement. You are organized and thrive in a fast‑paced atmosphere – you prioritize work and time across projects seamlessly to optimize results while paying attention to detail and working independently. You thrive in an environment dealing with technology such as safety apps, tablets, and you have previous experience monitoring security camera systems. You’re an all‑star communicator and are fluent in English (both written and verbal). You possess the ability to move around for long periods of time, and lift up to 40 pounds unassisted. Perks and Benefits Parts Town Pride – check out our Virtual Tour and Culture! Quarterly profit‑sharing bonus. Team member appreciation events and recognition programs. Volunteer opportunities. Casual dress code. On‑demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses. All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k with match, employee assistance programs and time away – we’ve got you covered. Bi‑weekly travel stipend. Safety shoes reimbursement program. Holiday pay and opportunities for overtime. Referral bonus program. We offer forklift training programs. Free food! We offer free snacks and drinks to show our appreciation to our team members. Salary range: $55,951.86 – $68,385.60 annually (based on qualifications, experience, and geographical location). Parts Town welcomes diversity and as an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr