Environmental, Health & Safety; EH&S Specialist

Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist

The EH&S Specialist supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s Environmental, Health & Safety programs across a multi-location warehouse, distribution, and logistics operation. This role partners closely with operations leadership, frontline employees, and the Safety Committee to drive risk reduction, regulatory compliance, and a strong, employee-driven safety culture.

The ideal candidate is analytical and data-driven, yet comfortable presenting to groups, leading training sessions, and engaging employees at all levels of the organization. This position reports to the Director of Safety and plays a critical role in advancing proactive, leading-indicator-focused safety initiatives.

Travel to company locations is required (approximately 25%).

• Support company-wide EH&S programs including OSHA compliance, hazard identification, incident prevention, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with rollout and maintenance of safety policies, procedures, and training programs aligned with warehouse, distribution, fleet, and office operations.
• Participate in the development and facilitation of safety committee meetings at branch and regional levels.
• Support behavior-based safety, near-miss reporting, and employee-driven safety initiatives.

• Collect, analyze, and trend safety data including incidents, near misses, inspections, audits, and training metrics.
• Prepare clear, professional safety reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership review.
• Track leading and lagging indicators (e.g., TRIR, near misses, corrective actions, training completion).
• Assist with regulatory reporting and documentation as required.

• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development.
• Conduct site safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments at warehouses and branch locations.
• Partner with operations leaders to implement corrective actions and verify effectiveness.
• Support emergency preparedness, drills, and response planning.

• Deliver engaging safety training and toolbox talks to employees at all levels.
• Support onboarding and refresher training related to OSHA, DOT-adjacent operations, warehouse safety, powered industrial trucks, PPE, and general industry hazards.
• Serve as a visible safety resource in the field, building trust and rapport with employees.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret safety data and identify trends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including confidence in public speaking and group presentations.
• Ability to influence without authority and collaborate effectively with operations, leadership, and frontline employees.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities across locations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with safety management software preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards; DOT/fleet exposure is a plus.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a team-based environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred.
• Associate degree with relevant experience will be considered.
• 2–5 years of experience in an EH&S role within warehouse, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or similar operational environments preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry) strongly preferred.
• Professional certifications (ASP, CSP, CHST, or similar) are a plus but not required.

• Ability to walk warehouse floors, climb stairs, and navigate active operational environments.
• Ability to stand, sit, bend, and move throughout facilities for inspections and audits.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to wear required PPE, including safety shoes, high-visibility apparel, eye protection, and hearing protection as needed.
• Ability…