Safety Specialist

Monday- Friday, typical 10am-6:30pm (varies on distribution center needs), Full-Time, Exempt ONSITE - Olathe, KS Salaried: $78,400 - $88,000 (based on experience) ABOUT THE ROLE The Safety Specialist reports directly to the Safety Manager. The Safety Specialist will work with Operations Leadership and with warehouse associates across the building to support a strong proactive safety culture and an effective, efficient, and compliant safety program, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations to avoid accidents, while raising morale and promoting the inclusion of newcomers. SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION BENEFITS We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your life, health, and future. Benefits begin 0–90 days after hire and include Vacation, Personal, and Sick time; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage; Flexible Spending Accounts; and a 401(k) plan. You’ll also enjoy discounts on brand‑name apparel, fun employee events, and meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement. Join a company that invests in you from day one. WHAT YOU WILL DO Maintains thorough working knowledge of policies, procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and company safety guidelines to ensure injuries are prevented and regulatory requirements are adhered to. Maintain and analyze safety data for trends, deficiencies, or improvements and formulate a plan to address and communicate with leadership. Perform and review incident investigations for all incidents and near misses. Review and manage workers compensation case management. Perform documented safety inspections and safety observations. Provide comprehensive safety training to new and existing employees, including refresher training and re-training upon accidents, to ensure ongoing safety awareness and adherence to standards. Communicate with Management, Safety Team and all employees up to date with changes in safety regulations and programs. Assist Operations with improvement projects by researching requirements, suggesting options, obtaining proposals, and evaluating safety compliance. Implement safety plans and programs while ensuring that they are being followed and consistently enforcing the safe behaviors and making sure they are being recognized. Implement, enforce, and oversee 6S in all areas of the warehouse. Develop action plans for safety initiatives, coordinate safety committee team, perform follow up on these items and communicate to management. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, Business Administration or related field is preferred. Graduate Safety Professional (GSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) is preferred. 3-5 years of experience in warehouse environment. Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability. Strong knowledge of Safety Rules & Regulations. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. 6S Knowledge preferred. Proven basic trainer/facilitator skills and the ability to create training curriculum, conduct training sessions, and instruct safety classes. Leadership skills, such as the ability to motivate a team and provide feedback. Ability to work independently with little supervision – self-directed. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching and handling of items up to 50 lbs. Moderate Hand-Eye coordination, near vision, far vision and hearing are required. WORKING ENVIRONMENT The job will be performed entirely in the warehouse where conditions can range from warm to cool. The job will be performed around warehouse machines and equipment with a moderate level of noise. #J-18808-Ljbffr