Environmental Health Safety Specialist

The Judge Group; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics safety firm is seeking an EH&S Specialist to maintain compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations and promote workplace safety. Responsibilities include implementing safety programs, conducting training, managing workers' compensation claims, and ensuring compliance across distribution operations. Candidates must have at least 2 years of EH&S experience and strong knowledge of safety regulations. This role involves working in a warehouse environment and may require occasional travel between locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of EH&S or safety experience in distribution or logistics.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and DOT/FMCSA requirements.
• Experience conducting safety training for warehouse associates.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain EH&S programs for safe distribution.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations.
• Manage DOT safety compliance and workers' compensation claims.

Skills

OSHA regulations

DOT/FMCSA requirements

Workers' compensation management

Safety training

Strong communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Associate degree in Safety or related field

Tools

Material handling equipment

Job description

Job Summary

The EH&S Specialist is responsible for supporting and maintaining Environmental, Health & Safety programs within a fast-paced distribution environment. This role ensures compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements while promoting a strong safety culture across warehouse and transportation operations. The position focuses on workplace safety, DOT compliance, workers’ compensation management, and employee safety training.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain EH&S programs to support safe distribution, warehousing, and transportation operations
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, and applicable state and local regulations
• Manage DOT safety compliance, including driver qualification files, hours of service, vehicle inspections, accident reporting, and audit preparation
• Administer workers’ compensation claims, including injury reporting, investigations, return-to-work coordination, and communication with insurance carriers and medical providers
• Conduct regular warehouse and yard safety inspections, including racking systems, material handling equipment, dock operations, and pedestrian traffic controls
• Perform job hazard analyses (JHAs) and ergonomic assessments for warehouse associates and drivers
• Lead incident, injury, and near-miss investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Develop, deliver, and track safety training programs, including new hire orientation, forklift/PIT safety, DOT awareness, hazard communication, lockout/tagout, and emergency response
• Maintain accurate EH&S records, logs, and reports (OSHA 300/301, training records, incident documentation)
• Support emergency preparedness, spill response, and evacuation planning
• Partner with warehouse leadership, operations, and transportation teams to drive continuous safety improvement and accountability

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of EH&S or safety experience, preferably in a distribution, warehouse, logistics, or transportation environment
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, DOT/FMCSA requirements, and general warehouse safety standards
• Hands‑on experience managing workers’ compensation cases and injury reporting
• Experience conducting safety training for warehouse associates and drivers
• Familiarity with material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, conveyors) and dock safety
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, or a related field is a plus
• Safety certifications such as OSHA 30, ASP, CSP, or equivalent
• Experience supporting multi‑shift or high‑volume distribution centers
• Knowledge of ergonomics, fleet safety programs, and contractor safety management

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures
• Ability to conduct floor walks, audits, and training sessions
• Occasional lifting, standing, walking, bending, and climbing as required
• May require occasional travel between distribution centers or terminals