Job Title: Warehouse Safety Specialist

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Safety Operations Manager

Logisticus Group®, a certified Minority Business Enterprise, is committed to delivering excellence and innovation to the Renewable Energy Industry. Operating throughout North and South America since 2012, we specialize in Over-Dimensional Transportation Logistics, Warehousing, Civil Engineering, Project Management, and Technology Solutions.

Our custom services are designed to de-risk our client’s projects, while providing a ‘white glove’ standard of service, ensuring the highest possible standards in safety, quality, and innovation.

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Multi-Site Warehouse Safety Specialist plays a critical role in supporting Logisticus Group’s warehouse and transportation operations across multiple locations. This position ensures safe, complaint, and efficient operations by overseeing safety programs, conducting site audits, delivering training, and supporting the safe launch of new warehouses or yards created through business expansion and client opportunities.

The specialist partners closely with operations, field teams, logistics coordinators, rigging teams, subcontractors, and leadership to maintain LG’s industry-leading safety culture.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Multi-Site Safety Leadership

Serve as the primary safety resource for multiple Logisticus Group warehouses, laydown yards, and operational sites.
Conduct routine site visits, safety audits, observations, and leadership walk-arounds.
Maintain consistent implementation of LG safety standards across all locations.
Support warehouse leads and operators with coaching, hazard recognition, and corrective action follow-through.

New Warehouse Startup Support

As Logisticus Group secures new projects, clients, or geographic expansions, this role ensures safe and compliant operational readiness before go-live.

Responsibilities include:

Participate in pre-launch planning: facility design, traffic routing, racking layout, forklift lanes, blind-spot controls, PPE requirements, and emergency egress.
Conduct initial hazard assessments and create site-specific safety plans, JHAs, SDS setup, and emergency action plans.
Develop and deliver safety orientation for new hires, contractors, and start-up leadership teams.
Verify OSHA readiness for PIT operations, electrical safety, fire protection, HazCom and program setup.
Support mobilization of safety supplies, signage, spill response kits, and safety equipment.

Training and Competency Development

Deliver site-level training including:
- Forklift / PIT Certification
- Overhead lift awareness
- Fall prevention
- Hazard Communication
- PPE and warehouse ergonomics
- Emergency response procedures
Develop toolbox talks, safety stand-downs, and provide employee coaching at all assigned locations.
Support LG’s company-wide training and standardization objectives.

Inspections, Audits and Corrective Actions

Conduct scheduled audits of:
- Racking and material storage
- Forklift & heavy equipment operations
- Loading/unloading areas
- Rigging & lift zones around warehouse interfaces
- Housekeeping, and pedestrian-vehicle separation
- Fire extinguishers, spill kits, eyewash stations
Document findings, enter corrective actions into LG systems, and verify timely closure.

Incident Investigation and Reporting

Lead or support investigations for injuries, near misses, property damage, and equipment incidents.
Perform root cause analysis and collaborate with site leaders on corrective action plans.
Track site-level metrics and contribute to Logisticus Group safety reporting dashboards.

Contractor and Project Support

Oversee suppliers for new warehouse build-outs, racking installation, MHE delivery, electrical work, and facility modifications.
Ensure contractors follow LG protocols for LOTO, hot work, and elevated work.

Continuous Improvement and Standardization

Identify recurring risks across multiple LG warehouse sites and recommend scalable improvements.
Support the Safety & Compliance Department in refining standard operating procedures, JHAs, and training modules.
Assist in improving LG’s safety scorecards, KPIs, and reporting tools.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Operations, Quality, or related field.
5-10 years of experience in warehouse safety, logistics, transportation, or industrial operations.
Strong understanding of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and warehouse-specific safety requirements.
Demonstrated experience conducting audits, delivering training, and driving corrective actions.
Strong communication and coaching skills with the ability to influence across multiple sites.
Ability to travel 50-75% or more based on business needs.
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with incident tracking, corrective action, or EHS management systems (experience with any platform acceptable)
Ability to use mobile devices or tablets for inspections and reporting
Comfort working with dashboards, basic data tracking, and reporting
Preferred
Forklift/PIT Trainer Certification.
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry.
Experience with start-up operations or facility commissioning.
Familiarity with rigging operations, heavy equipment, or oversized transportation.
Experience with safety management systems, corrective action tools, and incident reporting platforms.
ASP, CSP, OHST, STS

Key Competencies

Strong situational awareness within warehouse & heavy logistics environments
Ability to work independently across multiple regions
Project management and prioritization
High attention to detail and proactive hazard recognition
Relationship-building and communication across all levels of LG
Ability to standardize practices and drive continuous improvement

Physical Requirements:

Communicate with coworkers, third-party providers and vendors.
Moves throughout building and/or worksite.
This role requires inspection of sites to detect safety concerns.
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
Must be able to adhere to standard operating procedures.
Typical warehouse environment.
Ability to walk warehouse and yard environments for extended periods
Ability to climb ladders and access elevated platforms as needed
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. occasionally
Ability to wear required PPE (safety shoes, high-visibility vest, hard hat, etc.)
Ability to work in varying indoor/outdoor temperatures

EEO Statement:

Logisticus Projects Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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