Safety Specialist (1563)
Safety Specialist
Position Summary
The Safety Specialist – Medical Logistics supports the execution and enforcement of safety programs across medical logistics operations, including warehousing, inventory management, transportation, and hazardous material handling. This role ensures compliance with DoD, OSHA, DOT, and contract-specific requirements while proactively identifying hazards, supporting training, and maintaining a safe and mission-ready work environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Safety Program Support
- Assist in implementing site-specific safety programs, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Support compliance with federal, state, DoD, and contractual safety requirements
- Conduct routine safety inspections and assist with audits across warehouse and operational areas
- Monitor and enforce adherence to safe work practices in daily logistics operations
2. Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) & PPE Compliance
- Support proper handling, storage, labeling, and transportation of hazardous materials
- Ensure personnel comply with HAZMAT procedures and certification requirements
- Enforce proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with standards
- Maintain and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all applicable materials
3. Incident Reporting & Hazard Identification
- Report and document accidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions
- Assist in preliminary incident investigations and data collection
- Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions
- Maintain safety logs and assist with reporting requirements
4. Training & Compliance Monitoring
- Support delivery of safety training (e.g., warehouse safety, PPE, HAZMAT awareness)
- Track employee certifications and ensure compliance with required safety training
- Reinforce a culture of safety awareness and accountability among personnel
5. Operational Safety Support
- Monitor safety compliance in daily logistics activities, including:
- Receiving, shipping, and storage operations
- Inventory control and material handling
- Equipment operations (forklifts and MHE)
- Ensure proper material segregation, facility safety standards, and housekeeping practices
6. Inspections & Continuous Improvement
- Participate in internal safety inspections and government audits
- Identify hazards and recommend improvements to reduce operational risk
- Support tracking of Safety KPIs and corrective action follow-up
Position Summary
The Safety Specialist – Medical Logistics supports the execution and enforcement of safety programs across medical logistics operations, including warehousing, inventory management, transportation, and hazardous material handling. This role ensures compliance with DoD, OSHA, DOT, and contract-specific requirements while proactively identifying hazards, supporting training, and maintaining a safe and mission-ready work environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Safety Program Support
- Assist in implementing site-specific safety programs, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Support compliance with federal, state, DoD, and contractual safety requirements
- Conduct routine safety inspections and assist with audits across warehouse and operational areas
- Monitor and enforce adherence to safe work practices in daily logistics operations
2. Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) & PPE Compliance
- Support proper handling, storage, labeling, and transportation of hazardous materials
- Ensure personnel comply with HAZMAT procedures and certification requirements
- Enforce proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with standards
- Maintain and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all applicable materials
3. Incident Reporting & Hazard Identification
- Report and document accidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions
- Assist in preliminary incident investigations and data collection
- Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions
- Maintain safety logs and assist with reporting requirements
4. Training & Compliance Monitoring
- Support delivery of safety training (e.g., warehouse safety, PPE, HAZMAT awareness)
- Track employee certifications and ensure compliance with required safety training
- Reinforce a culture of safety awareness and accountability among personnel
5. Operational Safety Support
- Monitor safety compliance in daily logistics activities, including:
- Receiving, shipping, and storage operations
- Inventory control and material handling
- Equipment operations (forklifts and MHE)
- Ensure proper material segregation, facility safety standards, and housekeeping practices
6. Inspections & Continuous Improvement
- Participate in internal safety inspections and government audits
- Identify hazards and recommend improvements to reduce operational risk
- Support tracking of Safety KPIs and corrective action follow-up