Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist

Are you eager to join a dynamic and expanding company where you can both learn and make a meaningful impact? If you possess a strong sense of empathy, enjoy assisting others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel at problem-solving, we encourage you to apply today to connect with a recruiter!

Founded in 1986, OnTrac has evolved into the leading provider of same-day and next-day delivery services in the U.S. for premier e-commerce and product-supply businesses, including five of the largest retailers in the U.S.

Work Location: Dallas, TX

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (Hours subject to change based on the needs of the business)

Compensation: The expected starting base pay range for this position is $67,200. - $84,000., with full potential base salary range over a successful candidate's tenure in the position of $67,200. - $100,800. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

The Safety Specialist is responsible for driving safe execution at the point of work across OnTrac operations while ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations, as well as company safety policies and standards. This role partners directly with site leadership and frontline associates to proactively identify risks, reinforce safe behaviors, and ensure consistent execution of safety programs and procedures.

This position plays a critical role in reducing incident frequency, improving reporting quality, and supporting network-wide safety performance objectives through a combination of field presence, data analysis, and behavior-based coaching.

Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Flex vacation in states other than CA, CO, IL, MA, MT, and NE, with accruals up to 96 hours for first year of employment with tenure-based increases up to 160 hours
• Two (2) floating holidays per year
• Paid sick leave*
• Six (6) paid company holidays
• Two (2) weeks paid pregnancy disability leave, four (4) weeks paid parental bonding leave
• Additional wellness and employee assistance programs

Benefits eligibility and offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and company policies.

The Must-Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 25 years of experience in a safety role within a warehouse, logistics, or industrial environment
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, workplace safety regulations, and broader safety compliance requirements
• Experience with incident investigation and safety reporting
• Understanding of warehouse and logistics operations, including material handling and dock safety
• Familiarity with safety metrics such as TRIR, incident rates, and leading indicators
• Knowledge of incident investigation and root cause analysis methodologies
• Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred
• Up to 25% Travel

Your Mission in Motion:

• Field leadership, risk identification & compliance: Conduct routine site visits, audits, and safety observations to identify hazards, at-risk behaviors, and compliance gaps; monitor high-risk areas such as dock operations, material handling, and equipment interactions to ensure safe and compliant execution.
• Coaching, corrective action & safe execution: Provide real-time coaching and corrective feedback to associates and operations leadership, and partner with site leadership to implement corrective actions that reduce risk exposure and prevent regulatory or policy violations.
• Incident investigation & reporting compliance: Lead incident investigations to identify root causes, contributing factors, and compliance failures; ensure all incidents are reported, documented, and managed in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policy.
• Corrective action follow-through & injury reporting: Track and follow through on corrective actions to ensure sustained compliance and risk mitigation, while supporting site leadership in maintaining accurate and timely injury reporting aligned with OSHA and internal standards.
• Safety data analysis & compliance monitoring: Analyze safety performance metrics including TRIR, conversion rate, and incident trends to identify risks and compliance gaps; monitor trends to ensure consistency between reported data and actual site conditions.
• Performance reviews & risk visibility: Identify high-risk sites, behaviors, and operational breakdowns through data-driven analysis, and support weekly and monthly safety reviews with actionable insights that improve both performance and adherence to regulatory expectations.
• Program implementation, standardization & policy enforcement: Support rollout and execution of corporate safety initiatives, ensure consistent application of safety SOPs, checklists, and training requirements, and reinforce adherence to safety policies, procedures, and compliance standards in daily operations.
• Training, communication & regulatory awareness: Deliver and reinforce safety training using hands-on, behavior-based methods; ensure employees understand and follow required procedures and compliance expectations; support leadership in maintaining training records/documentation and promote employee engagement in safety programs and hazard reporting.

Paving your way to your success:

• You bring strong observation and hazard identification skills, proactively spotting risks before they become incidents.
• You coach and influence employees at all levels, adapting your communication style from frontline associates to site leadership.
• You use strong data analysis and problem-solving skills to identify trends, close gaps, and improve safety performance.
• You build strong partnerships with operations leadership while maintaining high visibility and engagement in field operations.
• You manage multiple priorities independently, driving accountability across sites and taking action quickly to mitigate risk.

If you are excited to be part of our team and grow with our OnTrac family, we invite you to apply!

OnTrac is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Lasership, Inc. dba OnTrac Final Mile with its affiliates, including OnTrac Logistics, Inc. (collectively, "OnTrac" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age. Join us in our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.