Safety Specialist

Midwest Safety Coordinator

The Midwest Safety Coordinator is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe work environment across our Midwest operations. This role will develop, implement, and oversee safety programs, policies, and training initiatives to ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company safety standards. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with Transportation, Warehouse Operations, Human Resources, and Leadership teams to foster a strong culture of safety throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce safety policies, procedures, and training programs in compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other applicable regulations.
• Partner with Transportation, Warehouse Operations, Human Resources, Leadership, and safety professionals to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Conduct accident, injury, and incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Collect, analyze, and report safety metrics and trends to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans.
• Provide safety training, coaching, and guidance to employees at all levels of the organization.
• Support and administer safety incentive and performance-based reward programs.
• Participate in the screening, hiring, orientation, and onboarding process for warehouse and transportation employees, with an emphasis on safety awareness and compliance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on DOT regulations and transportation safety programs.
• Conduct facility audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Travel between facilities as needed to support safety initiatives and training efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Safety, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of safety experience in transportation, distribution, warehouse, manufacturing, or related industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Experience developing and implementing safety and risk management programs.
• Certified Safety Trainer designation preferred.
• Smith System Driver Training certification or experience preferred.
• Experience with Samsara or similar video-based safety and fleet management platforms preferred.
• Ability to work one week per month on an overnight shift to support training, audits, and employee engagement.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead safety discussions and trainings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.