Safety Specialist (1563)

SOLUTION ONE INDUSTRIES; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Referral Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Job summary

Solution One Industries seeks a Safety Specialist – Medical Logistics to enforce safety programs across warehousing, inventory, transport, and hazardous materials handling. The role ensures DoD, OSHA, DOT compliance and actively identifies hazards while supporting training and maintaining a safe, mission-ready workplace.

You will participate in audits, monitor daily safety practices in receiving, shipping, and storage operations, and keep safety data sheets up to date.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of experience in safety, logistics, warehouse, or related environment.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA safety standards and workplace safety practices.
• Familiarity with hazardous material handling and PPE requirements.
• Preferred: OSHA 10/30-hour certification.
• HAZMAT awareness or certification.
• Forklift/MHE certification experience.
• Experience supporting DoD or federal logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing site-specific safety programs, policies, and SOPs.
• Support compliance with federal, state, DoD, and contractual safety requirements.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and assist with audits across warehouse and operational areas.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to safe work practices in daily logistics operations.
• Support proper handling, storage, labeling, and transportation of hazardous materials.
• Maintain safety logs and assist with reporting requirements.
• Support delivery of safety training and track employee certifications.
• Reinforce a culture of safety awareness and accountability among personnel.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Hazardous materials handling

PPE compliance

Safety inspections

Safety training

Audits & compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Job description

Overview

The Safety Specialist – Medical Logistics supports the execution and enforcement of safety programs across medical logistics operations, including warehousing, inventory management, transportation, and hazardous material handling. This role ensures compliance with DoD, OSHA, DOT, and contract-specific requirements while proactively identifying hazards, supporting training, and maintaining a safe and mission-ready work environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Safety Program Support
   • Assist in implementing site-specific safety programs, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
   • Support compliance with federal, state, DoD, and contractual safety requirements.
   • Conduct routine safety inspections and assist with audits across warehouse and operational areas.
   • Monitor and enforce adherence to safe work practices in daily logistics operations.
2. Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) & PPE Compliance
   • Support proper handling, storage, labeling, and transportation of hazardous materials.
   • Ensure personnel comply with HAZMAT procedures and certification requirements.
   • Enforce proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with standards.
   • Maintain and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all applicable materials.
3. Incident Reporting & Hazard Identification
   • Report and document accidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions.
   • Assist in preliminary incident investigations and data collection.
   • Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
   • Maintain safety logs and assist with reporting requirements.
4. Training & Compliance Monitoring
   • Support delivery of safety training (e.g., warehouse safety, PPE, HAZMAT awareness).
   • Track employee certifications and ensure compliance with required safety training.
   • Reinforce a culture of safety awareness and accountability among personnel.
5. Operational Safety Support
   • Monitor safety compliance in daily logistics activities, including:
   • Receiving, shipping, and storage operations
   • Inventory control and material handling
   • Equipment operations (forklifts and MHE)
   • Ensure proper material segregation, facility safety standards, and housekeeping practices.
6. Inspections & Continuous Improvement
   • Participate in internal safety inspections and government audits.
   • Identify hazards and recommend improvements to reduce operational risk.
   • Support tracking of Safety KPIs and corrective action follow-up.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of experience in safety, logistics, warehouse, or related environment.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA safety standards and workplace safety practices.
• Familiarity with hazardous material handling and PPE requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10/30-hour certification.
• HAZMAT awareness or certification.
• Forklift/Material Handling Equipment (MHE) certification experience.
• Experience supporting DoD or federal logistics operations.
• Ability to follow and apply safety procedures and technical guidance.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, and work throughout warehouse and operational environments.
• Ability to lift and carry materials up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work in warehouse, field, and potentially austere environments.
• Ability to wear required PPE in operational settings.

Position Details

• Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
• Work Location: Williamsburg, VA
• Travel: Minimal, as required

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Recognition Programs

Solution One Industries is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, pregnancy-related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other protected characteristic. The company maintains a drug-free workplace and may conduct pre-employment drug testing and background checks where permitted by law. E-Verify status is confirmed.