HSE Specialist: Safety & Training Leader in Warehouse Ops

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc is seeking a safety professional to assist in implementing prevention-focused HSE and security programs at our Fremont, CA operations. This role supports program rollout, training, and crisis preparedness across the site.

You will help maintain safety records, conduct inspections, and participate in investigations. The position emphasizes enforcing a proactive safety culture and regulatory interface, with opportunities to train supervision and staff.

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 operations.
• Has attained or is working toward certification in safety as a recognized safety professional.
• 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 unsafe conditions.
• Participate in investigations on vehicle accidents and injuries.
• Assist with identifying root causes and help supervision develop corrective actions.
• Engage associates to follow work methods in daily job functions.
• Complete observations and coaching of high-risk associates as needed.
• Monitor equipment inspection and recommend corrective/preventative measures.
• Support site management in implementing HSE plans.
• Promote a proactive safety culture.
• Provide supervisor and management training on root cause analysis.
• Interface with regulatory bodies (OSHA, DOT, EPA, State/Local Regulators) in the safety director's absence.
• Assist with completing a company-wide annual HSE training plan.
• Promote zero-incident HSE culture throughout the company.
• Support execution of Sysco’s emergency preparedness plan procedures and policies.
• Maintain associate relations and provide leadership feedback.

Skills

Safety mindset

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Change management

Time management

Education

Associate degree / safety experience

Tools

Spreadsheet (Excel)

Word processing (Word)

Sysco software training

Job description

Sysco Northeast Rdc is seeking a safety professional to assist in implementing prevention-focused HSE and security programs at our Fremont, CA operations. This role supports program rollout, training, and crisis preparedness across the site.

You will help maintain safety records, conduct inspections, and participate in investigations. The position emphasizes enforcing a proactive safety culture and regulatory interface, with opportunities to train supervision and staff.