On-the-Floor Safety Champion

Tandem Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fetch’s Operations team champions a safe, proactive culture for both OTR and UTR environments. The Safety Coordinator supports Health, Safety, and Environmental programs by partnering with warehouse teams, drivers, and leaders to embed safe practices into daily operations.

Key duties include inspecting sites, managing OSHA/DOT compliance, investigating incidents, and delivering toolbox talks and training on forklift safety, hazard communication, and ergonomic practices.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree with 1+ years of experience, OR 3+ years in all aspects of safety — OSHA, DOT compliance, safety policy and procedure development, and loss control.
• 1+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, project coordination, or a related field.
• OSHA 30-Hour and current First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or the ability to obtain both within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to conduct training and influence teams at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets insurability standards; travel up to 25%.
• Flexibility regarding shifts and working hours, including occasional evenings, weekends, and on-call incident response.
• Nice to have: CHST, OHST, certification
• EHS or fleet telematics software experience
• Forklift train-the-trainer
• Multi-site operations experience
• Conversational proficiency in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with site leadership and operations teams to implement OSHA and other requirements and reinforce safety culture.
• Partner with Transportation, Human Resources, and Facilities to build safe work practices into daily operations.
• Conduct and document routine site inspections and audits, identify hazards and risk conditions, and ensure corrective actions are assigned, implemented, and closed out in a timely manner.
• Support compliance with OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, and environmental regulations, including OSHA 300/300A recordkeeping and driver qualification files.
• Support incident and near-miss investigations, documenting findings meticulously, identifying root causes, and following up on corrective action plans.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for safety communications: deliver toolbox talks, cascade critical information from the Safety Manager to frontline teams, and support targeted training initiatives and emergency preparedness activities.
• Deliver new hire safety orientation and recurring training on forklift safety, hazard communication, lockout/tagout, and ergonomics.
• Chair the safety committee, including scheduling, agenda development, meeting minutes, and action item tracking.
• Monitor inspection and audit findings, ensure appropriate corrective actions are in place, and report their status and required training completion to leadership.
• Compile and share safety metrics (TRIR, DART, near-miss rates, open findings) and support special safety projects and pilot programs.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Training delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety communications

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree

OSHA 30-Hour

First Aid/CPR/AED cert

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Fetch’s Operations team champions a safe, proactive culture for both OTR and UTR environments. The Safety Coordinator supports Health, Safety, and Environmental programs by partnering with warehouse teams, drivers, and leaders to embed safe practices into daily operations.

Key duties include inspecting sites, managing OSHA/DOT compliance, investigating incidents, and delivering toolbox talks and training on forklift safety, hazard communication, and ergonomic practices.