Entry Level Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Safety Specialist
Job Description

The Safety Specialist supports all aspects of the company’s safety and health programs, with a focus on compliance, training, and continuous improvement. This role coordinates and conducts safety trainings to meet state and federal requirements, maintains safety records, analyzes new equipment and process changes for safety risks, assists with workers’ compensation claims, tracks injuries, and recommends safety improvements. The Safety Specialist also participates in safety and ergonomic assessments to help create a safe, healthy, and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and creation of safety and health programs across the organization.
• Support the completion and submission of internal and regulatory safety reports and documentation.
• Ensure employees understand safety programs through clear, consistent, and effective communication.
• Prepare and present safety-related reports, data, and training materials to all levels of the company.
• Host and conduct safety, health, ergonomic, and work process audits to identify hazards and improvement opportunities.
• Schedule and deliver internal and regulatory safety training sessions that meet state and federal requirements.
• Participate in ISO Environmental Management System audits and support related safety initiatives.
• Complete machine, personal protective equipment (PPE), and process risk assessments to drive safety improvements.
• Participate in accident investigations, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist with workers’ compensation claims, including documentation, tracking, and follow-up on injury cases.
• Track and analyze workplace injuries and incidents to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Review existing safety practices and make recommendations for continuous safety and ergonomic improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field (including May 2026 graduates).
• Ability to coordinate and conduct safety training that meets state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in conducting safety audits and inspections in a workplace setting.
• Ability to complete machine, PPE, and process risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to prepare and present safety reports and training materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for preparing reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Ability to participate in accident investigations and perform root cause analysis.
• Capability to assist with workers’ compensation claims and injury tracking.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple reports, audits, and training schedules.

• Experience implementing and creating safety and health programs.
• Hands-on experience with safety auditing in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a manufacturing setting, preferably in a production or industrial facility.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards and regulatory requirements.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other relevant safety certification.
• Experience with workers’ compensation processes, including claims support and injury case management.
• Experience participating in ISO Environmental Management System audits.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and multiple levels of the organization.

This position operates in both office and production floor environments. You will regularly move between a typical office setting and manufacturing areas where temperatures may range from cold to very hot, with varying noise levels and occasional exposure to fumes. Hearing protection is required at all times on the production floor. The role involves frequent use of stairs and ladders, as well as bending, lifting, reaching, and squatting to perform equipment and facility inspections. After orientation and training, you are expected to work efficiently under multiple deadlines and changing priorities with minimal supervision. You will collaborate closely with two other safety professionals and be part of a stable, long-tenured engineering and safety team. While on contract, you receive paid time off and paid holidays, and upon transition to direct employment, you become eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, retirement benefits, company-paid life and disability coverage, uniforms, and other supportive programs designed to promote well-being and long-term career growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Paris, KY.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Paris,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.