Health and Safety Specialist

Overview

DP World in Atlanta, GA is looking for a committed, observant, and proactive Health & Safety Specialist who is ready to protect our people and strengthen our safety culture every single day.

In this role, you will be the eyes and ears of the operation—conducting safety audits, supporting training, identifying hazards, reinforcing compliance, and helping create an environment where employees feel confident, protected, and empowered. You will work closely with the Health & Safety Manager and Operations team to drive safe behaviors, investigate incidents, and ensure we meet (and exceed) all regulatory standards.

If you are passionate about keeping people safe, love working hands‑on in the field, and enjoy solving problems before they even start, this role allows you to make a real, visible impact on the well‑being of every team member.

• Implement and monitor site HSE programs, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, fire code, and corporate standards.
• Conduct facility inspections, hazard assessments, and audits across all shifts.
• Maintain required documentation, permits, logs, and safety records.
• Monitor contractor and visitor compliance with site safety expectations.

• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Track safety trends, identify risks, and recommend preventive measures.
• Support emergency response planning, drills, and post‑incident reviews.
• Serve as a safety resource for employees in a 24/7 environment.

• Deliver new‑hire safety orientation and refresher training.
• Support MHE, PPE, LOTO, hazard communication, and required safety programs.
• Coach employees and supervisors on safe practices, hazard recognition, and compliance.
• Support safety communications, campaigns, and recognition efforts to strengthen engagement.

• Ensure alignment with QMS and operational SOPs affecting safety and compliance.
• Assist with quality audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities impacting safety.
• Support adherence to customer, regulatory, and corporate safety and quality standards.
• Promote accurate documentation, reporting, and compliance with process controls.
• Ensure safety equipment, PPE, and emergency systems meet regulatory and quality requirements.
• Partner with Operations and Quality to address safety implications related to process deviations, equipment issues, or product‑handling risks.

• Support development and rollout of safety and quality initiatives to reduce risk and improve performance.
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings to represent HSE priorities.
• Assist with annual program reviews, audits, and compliance assessments.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen risk controls.

Standing and walking:
Will need to stand for long periods of time, such as when packing items, or walk long distances, such as when picking items from different locations.

Climbing:
Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, or ramps.

Postures:
Bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and crouching.

Lifting:
Lifting and or carrying objects up to 50 pounds.

Environment:
Work in a non‑climate‑controlled warehouse environment, with temperatures that can vary widely from extreme heat in the summer to extreme cold in the winter.

Operating heavy equipment:
Warehouse workers may need to operate heavy equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks.

Clothing PPE:
Ability to wear personal protective gear (which may include, but is not limited to, composite toe shoes, gloves, headwear, face masks, hearing protection, fall protection, high visibility clothing, and/or safety glasses).

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self‑development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing…