Safety Specialist

Posted Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 7:00 AM

OnTrac is hiring a Safety Specialist!

Are you eager to join a dynamic and expanding company where you can both learn and make a meaningful impact? If you possess a strong sense of empathy, enjoy assisting others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel at problem-solving, we encourage you to apply today to connect with a recruiter!

Founded in 1986, OnTrac has evolved into the leading provider of same-day and next-day delivery services in the U.S. for premier e-commerce and product-supply businesses, including five of the largest retailers in the U.S.

Work Location:

Dallas, TX (This is a Hybrid position to be performed at one of the Company’s operational facilities for 4 days on site).

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (Hours subject to change based on the needs of the business)

Compensation:
The expected starting base pay range for this position is $67,200 - $84,000
, with full potential base salary range over a successful candidate’s tenure in the position of $67,200 - $100,800
. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Employment Logistics:

The Safety Specialist is responsible for driving safe execution at the point of work across OnTrac operations while ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations, as well as company safety policies and standards. This role partners directly with site leadership and frontline associates to proactively identify risks, reinforce safe behaviors, and ensure consistent execution of safety programs and procedures.

This position plays a critical role in reducing incident frequency, improving reporting quality, and supporting network-wide safety performance objectives through a combination of field presence, data analysis, and behavior-based coaching.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Flex vacation in states other than CA, CO, IL, MA, MT, and NE, with accruals up to 96 hours for first year of employment with tenure-based increases up to 160 hours
• Two (2) floating holidays per year
• Paid sick leave*
• Six (6) paid company holidays
• Two (2) weeks paid pregnancy disability leave, four (4) weeks paid parental bonding leave
• Additional wellness and employee assistance programs

Benefits eligibility and offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and company policies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–5 years of experience in a safety role within a warehouse, logistics, or industrial environment
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, workplace safety regulations, and broader safety compliance requirements
• Experience with incident investigation and safety reporting
• Understanding of warehouse and logistics operations, including material handling and dock safety
• Familiarity with safety metrics such as TRIR, incident rates, and leading indicators
• Knowledge of incident investigation and root cause analysis methodologies
• Up to 50% Travel

A summary of key responsibilities for the role is outlined below. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support business objectives.

• Field leadership, risk identification & compliance: Conduct routine site visits, audits, and safety observations to identify hazards, at-risk behaviors, and compliance gaps; monitor high-risk areas such as dock operations, material handling, and equipment interactions to ensure safe and compliant execution.
• Coaching, corrective action & safe execution: Provide real-time coaching and corrective feedback to associates and operations leadership, and partner with site leadership to implement corrective actions that reduce risk exposure and prevent regulatory or policy violations.
• Incident investigation & reporting compliance: Lead incident investigations to identify root causes, contributing factors, and compliance failures; ensure all incidents are reported, documented, and managed in accordance with regulatory requirements and company…