Safety Specialist

United Staffing Associates; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

United Staffing Associates in California is seeking a Safety Specialist to promote a safe, compliant workplace across branch and client sites in the Central Valley. You will assess risks, guide teams, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish, a valid driver's license, and frequent travel. You will conduct safety trainings, investigate incidents, maintain records, and support safety programs and workers' compensation processes.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety practices and California regulations.
• Valid driver’s license; travel to branch offices and client sites required.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities with regular travel.
• Pay Range: $28.00 - $35.00/hour DOE.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety assessments and regular visits to branch and client worksites.
• Provide guidance on safe work practices, procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Investigate workplace accidents, injuries, and near-misses and complete required documentation.
• Implement and support company safety programs, including injury prevention, emergency action, and workplace violence prevention plans.
• Conduct safety training, including general industry and industrial lift/truck training.
• Address safety concerns and enforce safety policies when necessary.
• Support workers' compensation and modified-duty programs, including injury documentation and communication with medical providers.
• Partner with branch and operations teams to meet client safety requirements and support safety-sensitive positions.
• Maintain accurate safety records and stay current on applicable California safety regulations.
• Participate in ongoing safety education, workshops, and professional development.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Safety knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Travel readiness

Job description

The Safety Specialist is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe and compliant work environment for USA employees and temporary workers assigned to client sites. This role works closely with branch teams, clients, and employees throughout the Central Valley to assess risks, provide safety guidance, and ensure compliance with California regulations and company safety programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct safety assessments and regular visits to branch and client worksites.
• Provide guidance on safe work practices, procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Investigate workplace accidents, injuries, and near-misses and complete required documentation.
• Implement and support company safety programs, including injury prevention, emergency action, and workplace violence prevention plans.
• Conduct safety training, including general industry and industrial lift/truck training.
• Address safety concerns and enforce safety policies when necessary.
• Support the workers' compensation and modified-duty programs, including injury documentation and communication with medical providers.
• Partner with branch and operations teams to meet client safety requirements and support safety-sensitive positions.
• Maintain accurate safety records and stay current on applicable California safety regulations.
• Participate in ongoing safety education, workshops, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety practices, including applicable California safety regulations.
• Valid driver’s license required. Driving is an essential function of this position and includes regular travel to branch offices, client locations, and other work-related sites. Must be able to safely and lawfully operate a motor vehicle for work purposes and maintain driving eligibility in accordance with applicable law and company requirements.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and travel regularly to branch and client worksites.
• Pay Range: $28.00 - $35.00/hour DOE
• Benefits: United Staffing Associates offers qualifying employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan; vacation pay; paid holidays; life & AD/D policy; and Paid Sick Leave.
• Training & Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities are available to help Safety Specialists expand their knowledge, strengthen their technical skills, and continue growing in the field of workplace safety and compliance.

About United Staffing Associates

Locally owned and operated, United Staffing Associates connects businesses and job seekers across a wide range of industries with staffing solutions backed by local expertise and experience. Our recruiting services include staffing qualified candidates for temporary and temp-to-hire positions, direct-hire recruitment for permanent professional roles, and executive search services for senior, technical and specialized professionals requiring targeted sourcing and recruiting strategies.