Onsite Safety Leader | OSHA Compliance & Training

Colonial Electric Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance AtZero

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Colonial Electric Supply in King of Prussia, PA is seeking a Safety Officer to lead a world-class safety program within a fast-paced distribution environment. This full-time, in-office role emphasizes hands-on risk control and regulatory readiness.

You will develop training, manage OSHA logs, lead safety committees, and coordinate with Operations, HR, and Maintenance to drive measurable improvements and a safe, compliant site.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of safety management or EHS experience (distribution or manufacturing preferred).
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and DC operational hazards.
• Experience conducting investigations and managing CAPA.
• Strong communication, coaching, and documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain a high floor presence.

Responsibilities

• Drive OSHA compliance across PIT/forklift, hazard communication, PPE, walking-working surfaces, and machine guarding.
• Own OSHA 300/300A/301 logs, incident documentation, and training records.
• Keep site safety policies current and aligned with company standards.
• Identify and mitigate top DC hazards: forklift-pedestrian interaction, dock operations, conveyors, racking integrity, pallet quality, slips/trips/falls.
• Conduct routine inspections and implement engineering, administrative, and PPE controls.
• Respond to injuries, near-misses, and property damage events.
• Conduct root-cause investigations and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Track safety metrics and report trends to leadership.
• Develop and deliver safety training for all employees.
• Coordinate MHE, pedestrian, dock, emergency response, ergonomics, and JSA training.
• Coach supervisors and conduct regular floor observations and safety talks.
• Manage MHE authorization and evaluations.
• Lead ergonomics initiatives and injury-prevention strategies.
• Maintain emergency action plans, drills, and muster accountability.
• Oversee PPE standards and fire/life safety compliance.
• Work closely with Operations, HR, Maintenance, and Quality.
• Lead the safety committee and daily/weekly safety huddles.
• Provide clear, practical guidance supervisors can execute immediately.
• Set annual safety goals and manage the site action plan.
• Oversee video system audits and ensure follow-up with managers.
• Use audits, Gemba walks, and data to prioritize improvements.

Skills

OSHA regulations

DC hazards

Investigation & CAPA

Communication & coaching

Job description

Colonial Electric Supply in King of Prussia, PA is seeking a Safety Officer to lead a world-class safety program within a fast-paced distribution environment. This full-time, in-office role emphasizes hands-on risk control and regulatory readiness.

You will develop training, manage OSHA logs, lead safety committees, and coordinate with Operations, HR, and Maintenance to drive measurable improvements and a safe, compliant site.