Warehouse Safety Specialist - JFK

Main Focus

• Act as the subject-matter expert for safety and compliance within warehouse operations. Understand and be able to interpret OSHA and other health and safety related regulations. 

• Implement warehouse EHS policies and procedures aligned across the region.

• Conduct incident investigations and root-cause analysis, create and implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence.  Follow record keeping requirements. 

• Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed and new equipment, recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to management 

• Perform OSHA compliance audits and EHS inspections.

• Deliver safety training programs (e.g., forklift, ergonomics, PPE, fire drills). Coaching employees on observed unsafe behavior

• Maintain and analyze safety performance metrics (incident rate, lost time, near misses).

• Interface with external inspectors and insurance departments along with OSHA and other regulatory agencies.

• Promote a positive safety culture and safe behavior while complying with Uniuni EHS requirements and maintaining a safety work environment. 

Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Certification (required). 

• 2–3 years of experience in safety, EHS, or related fields.

• Bachelor degree in public health or other related field with knowledge of federal and state safety regulations (ability to stay updated on changes).

• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.

• Must be able to travel up to 50% of work time.

• Strong hands-on skills and operational understanding of warehouse safety practices.

• Demonstrated consistency in delivering safety programs and results.

• Able to keep accurate and detailed injury and illness prevention and health and safety inspection records by following OSHA record keeping requirements 

• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, including with operations, HR, compliance, and insurance departments.

• Excellent communication, training, and analytical skills. 

• Excellent personal engagement skills and able to work with employees of different levels and with different education background.