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Safety Specialist- Distribution Center

Moreno Valley, CA 92555

Posted: 03/13/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Warehouse Job Number: 630662 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Our client is looking for a Safety Specialist to work out of their distribution center in Moreno Valley, CA.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
  • Conduct inspection of procedures, facilities, and equipment to identify unsafe conditions and behaviors – perform hazard analysis/ abatement reviews.
  • Develop strategies and solution aimed at reducing recognized hazards and exposure to the Distribution Center workforce.
  • Train, develop, and educate the Distribution Center workforce on safe work practices, regulatory safety requirements, and company standard operating procedures.
  • Investigate the cause of injuries and accidents, and perform root cause analysis to develop countermeasures aimed at preventing future reoccurrences.
  • Manage safety record-keeping requirements, including OSHA logs, safety, and compliance training, health and safety committee meetings, etc.
  • Show ability to communicate with all levels of workforce on ongoing safety program updates, training topics, hazard reduction strategies, and incidents affecting Distribution Center workforce.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of Cal/OSHA guidelines, along with other applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Must be able to speak to accomplishments that led to change
  • Excellent time management and experience with training others
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of floor associates, supervisors, and managers- between 500-700 people. Can’t be from a smaller organization

REQUIREMENTS:
  • 3 or more years of relevant Occupational Health and Safety experience in a Distribution Center, manufacturing, or industrial warehouse environment.
  • Must have experience with necessary computer skills to generate job related deliverables, such as input investigation data, generate necessary safety reports, develop presentations, etc.
  • CPR, First Aid, AED certified preferred.
  • Forklift and some powered equipment experience preferred.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Safety Management, or related field preferred:
    • In lieu of a degree at least 3 years of experience in a similar role within a similar industry required.
  • Must be available and willing to work weekends and holidays as employer determines are necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the recruiter to ensure it’s from @theplanetforward.com - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Forward.

Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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About Moreno Valley, CA

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.