EHS Safety & Compliance Specialist

Sysco; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco in Fremont, CA seeks a Safety & Compliance Associate to assist with implementing health, safety, and environmental programs across the OpCo. You will help promote project execution, training, and crisis preparedness aligned with Sysco's HSE objectives.

You will support safety trainings, incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and regulatory interface. The role emphasizes proactive safety culture and collaboration with site leadership to sustain program goals.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and/or a minimum of 2 years of safety experience with OSHA certifications.
• 2+ years of direct hands-on safety experience in warehousing, manufacturing or transportation.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Complete new hire orientation training programs as assigned by the safety director.
• Maintain records for safety programs (training logs, reports, inspections).
• Implement and train new or existing training programs provided by safety director to employees and supervision as needed.
• Inspect facilities to detect existing or potentially unsafe conditions.
• Participate in investigations on vehicle accidents and injuries.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions with supervision.
• Engage associates to follow safe work methods in daily job functions.
• Monitor equipment inspections and recommend corrective/preventative measures.
• Support site management in implementing HSE plans.
• Promote a zero-incident HSE culture throughout the company.
• Interface with OSHA, DOT, EPA and regulators in the safety director's absence.
• Assist with company-wide annual HSE training planning.

Skills

Safety advocacy

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Leadership & teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree

OSHA certification

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

Sysco in Fremont, CA seeks a Safety & Compliance Associate to assist with implementing health, safety, and environmental programs across the OpCo. You will help promote project execution, training, and crisis preparedness aligned with Sysco's HSE objectives.

You will support safety trainings, incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and regulatory interface. The role emphasizes proactive safety culture and collaboration with site leadership to sustain program goals.