Safety Specialist

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Safety Specialist position in a fast-paced manufacturing environment located in Weston, OH. Responsible for promoting safe practices, OSHA compliance, and injury prevention across production, warehouse, and maintenance areas.

Work with operations, maintenance, HR, and leadership to strengthen safety culture, investigate incidents, and drive continuous improvement. Shift flexibility supports 1st and 2nd shifts; compensation is $75,000–$82,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience in safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industry safety standards.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Familiarity with JHA, LOTO, and machine guarding practices.
• Proven ability to train and influence employees on safety practices.
• Excellent documentation and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce safe work practices across production, warehouse, maintenance, and sanitation areas.
• Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments to identify unsafe conditions.
• Investigate injuries, incidents, and near misses and assist with corrective actions.
• Support OSHA compliance programs including PPE, LOTO, confined spaces, and forklift safety.
• Deliver safety training to new hires and ongoing programs.
• Monitor safety metrics and report trends to management.
• Maintain documentation for inspections, incident reports, and training records.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and HR to drive safety improvements.
• Stay current with OSHA requirements and manufacturing safety best practices.

Skills

OSHA Regulations & Compliance

Incident Investigation

Risk Assessment

Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Machine Guarding

PPE Compliance

Emergency Response

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or related field

Safety certification such as COSS, ASP, CSP, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Location: Weston, OH

Compensation: $75,000–$82,000 annually

Shift: 1st Shift with flexibility to support 2nd Shift as needed

1st Shift: 6:00 AM–3:50 PM

2nd Shift: 3:50 PM–2:00 AM

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Safety Specialist to support workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and injury prevention within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Safety Specialist will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Human Resources, and Leadership to promote a safe work environment, reduce workplace risks, maintain OSHA compliance, and strengthen the overall safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce safe work practices throughout production, warehouse, maintenance, and sanitation areas.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and risk assessments to identify and correct unsafe conditions.
• Investigate workplace injuries, incidents, and near misses, determine root causes, and assist with implementing corrective actions.
• Support OSHA compliance programs, including PPE, machine guarding, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, forklift safety, and emergency response.
• Deliver employee safety training, including new-hire orientation, hazard recognition, and safe work practices.
• Monitor safety performance metrics and assist with identifying and reporting trends to management.
• Maintain accurate documentation for safety inspections, incident reports, training records, and corrective actions.
• Support workers’ compensation meetings and employee safety engagement initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and HR to drive continuous improvement and workplace safety.
• Stay current with OSHA requirements, regulatory changes, and manufacturing safety best practices.
• Assist with corrective actions, continuous improvement initiatives, and other safety-related projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Previous Safety or EHS experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industry safety standards.
• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to train and influence employees at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work on the manufacturing floor, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Comfortable working around machinery, noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
• Must be flexible to support 1st and 2nd shift operations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• Safety certification such as COSS, ASP, CSP, or equivalent.
• Forklift certification or experience supporting powered industrial truck programs.
• Previous experience in food production or manufacturing facilities.

Knowledge & Skills

• OSHA Regulations & Compliance
• Manufacturing Safety
• EHS Programs
• Incident Investigation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Machine Guarding
• PPE Compliance
• Risk Assessment & Hazard Mitigation
• Industrial Hygiene
• Emergency Response
• Safety Training
• Continuous Improvement

Compensation: $75,000–$82,000 annually,