Warehouse Safety Specialist

Warehouse Safety Specialist As a Warehouse Safety Specialist, you will expand employee engagement, provide team leader safety training, support safety programs, and act as a subject‑matter expert in powered industrial truck operations, warehousing, and pedestrian safety. You will implement the MillerKnoll Environmental Health and Safety Management System, support training, and execute warehouse safety capital projects. Essential Functions Assist site leaders on incident investigations related to high‑risk pedestrian and powered‑industrial‑truck activity. Conduct annual internal audits to identify gaps in MillerKnoll standards. Build strong partnerships with Operations and Retail business units. Drive ownership of safety programs through site team leaders via safety steering teams. Ensure technician safety concerns are addressed or escalated appropriately. Ensure action plans are completed and gaps are closed. Review incidents to determine which require Global Incident Alerts and coordinate resolution of technical safety concerns. Share best practices within the global EHS department. Monitor changing regulations and internal EHS performance to update policies. Maintain relationships with warehousing, retail, and logistics companies to reduce safety incidents and improve HSMS compliance. Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene or related field. Experience: 5+ years in Occupational Safety and Health. Certifications: ASP or CSP certification or actively working toward it. Skills: Deploy automated reporting systems; detailed understanding of EHS regulatory requirements; excellent written and verbal communication; strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities; adaptability to fast‑paced environments. Physical Demands The role requires the ability to perform all essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodations. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Design Within Reach is committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr