Regional Safety Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for leading Safety & Health compliance across multiple warehouse locations, with a strong emphasis on on site auditing, Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) safety programs, and field based compliance execution. This role identifies, evaluates, and manages safety that present unacceptable risk related to personal injury, accidents, property damage, and regulatory penalties. The position serves as a primary contact for Safety & Health related matters, partnering directly with operations leaders to conduct audits, verify compliance, and drive corrective actions across a multi site operating environment.

This position will be located in West Branch, IA with requirements to travel up to 50% of the time. Candidates must be local to the area or willing to relocate for this position. Relocation assistance may be provided.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Safety & Health across assigned warehouse and distribution locations 
• Conduct frequent on‑site safety, PIT, and DOT audits to verify compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company requirements 
• Lead and support Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) safety programs, including certification audits, retraining requirements, and corrective actions 
• Drive timely completion of corrective actions resulting from audits, DOT findings, near‑miss incidents, injury investigations, and identified hazards 
• Partner with operations leaders to implement and sustain safety, PIT, and compliance programs in warehouse environments 
• Design and deliver Safety & Health training to leaders and associates across multiple sites 
• Ensure accurate maintenance of all Safety & Health records, permits, and required documentation 
• Develop and maintain safety policies and procedures and support implementation across divisions 
• Coordinate occupational health monitoring activities (respiratory, noise, chemical exposure) 
• Manage and support workers’ compensation, liability, and property claim activities 
• Partner with insurance carriers and brokers on audits, service instructions, and loss‑control recommendations 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in safety with 3-5 years Industrial/Occupational Safety & Health and DOT experience or Associates or Technical degree with 5-8 years Industrial/Occupational Safety & Health and DOT experience 

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification preferred 

• Hands-on experience with safety audits in multi-site warehouse, distribution, or industrial environments 

• Direct experience supporting or auditing Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) programs 

• Extensive knowledge of Safety & Health laws, regulations and standards on the Local, State and Federal levels 

• Working knowledge of workers’ compensation and transportation laws, regulations and standards on the Local, State and Federal levels 

• Working knowledge of fire protection/prevention codes and standards and industrial hygiene fundamentals 

• Ability to communicate with all levels from frontline through senior management to develop program support 

• Aptitude to work within government/regulatory guidelines and with agency personnel 

• Ability to identify, appraise and analyze loss producing conditions and practices 

• Proactive in designing and developing appropriate safety and risk related  programs and policies 

• Capable of team-oriented problem solving 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Outlook, WORD, EXCEL, and PowerPoint 

• Honest, open, trusting-building professional that stimulates cooperation and communication between associates and management 

• Valid Driver’s License with good driving record 

• Ability to travel to different location of U.S. Venture required 

• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test (do not test for THC / marijuana) 

DIVISION:

Corporate

U.S. Venture will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H-1B, TN, E-3, F1,  CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, visa status and other employment‑based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis and must not require U.S. Venture’s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency except when there is a specific business need.

U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.

U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101.