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Safety Specialist

Job in Cicero, Cook County, Illinois, 60804, USA
Listing for: Parts Town
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-08
Job specializations:
  • Energy/Power Generation
    Occupational Health & Safety
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55951 - 68385 USD Yearly USD 55951.00 68385.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Safety Specialist will support a newly created distribution center team with safety leadership and guidance necessary to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards. Together with the Safety Manager, you will implement and maintain comprehensive safety programs, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities
  • Maintain occupational health and safety record keeping systems, including safety metrics and KPIs
  • Document incidents and actively participate in root cause analysis discussions, assist in developing solutions to reduce the risk of recurrence
  • Analyze incident reports to identify trends and recommend corrective actions for unsafe conditions and behaviors
  • Facilitate safety training programs (e.g., Emergency Evacuation, Bloodborne Pathogen, LOTO, HAZCOMM)
  • Assist in preparing for and responding to emergency situations including drills and incidents involving fire, severe weather, hazardous materials
  • Drive team member engagement in safety initiatives, emergency response and first aid efforts; prepare meeting agendas, recap discussions and communicate minutes to stakeholders
  • Ensure all employees understand and comply with safety requirements and provide coaching and reinforcement of safety rules
  • Help develop visual presentations to support safety practices and actively participate in safety committee meetings
  • Conduct walk‑through safety inspections and collaborate with leadership to identify and implement operational improvements related to safety
  • Observe and coach safe lifting practices by ensuring proper ergonomics training, monitoring compliance, and implementing preventative measures to reduce musculoskeletal injuries
Qualifications
  • Work schedule 10:30 AM–7:00 PM Monday–Friday
  • Degree in Environmental Health and Safety and/or at least 1 year of safety role experience in a fulfillment center or manufacturing environment
  • Strong alignment with core values:
    Safety, Integrity, Passion, Courage, Community, and Innovation
  • Comfortable being out on the floor, building relationships with team members and promoting a strong safety culture through visibility and engagement
  • Organized and thrives in a fast‑paced environment, prioritizing work and time across projects seamlessly while paying attention to detail and working independently
  • Experience with safety apps, tablets, and monitoring security camera systems is desirable
  • All‑star communicator, fluent in English (written and verbal)
  • Physically able to move around for long periods and lift up to 40 pounds unassisted
Benefits
  • Parts Town Pride – Virtual Tour and Culture
  • Quarterly profit‑sharing bonus
  • Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Casual dress code
  • On‑demand pay options
  • Health insurance, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with match; employee assistance programs; paid time off, sick time, holidays, parental leave, professional development opportunities
  • Bi‑weekly travel stipend
  • Safety shoes reimbursement program
  • Holiday pay and opportunities for overtime
  • Referral bonus program
  • Forklift training programs
  • Free snacks and drinks
Salary

The salary range for this role is $55,951.86 – $68,385.60 annually, based on qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

EEO Statement

Parts Town welcomes diversity and as an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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