Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist

Location: Weston, OH

The Safety Specialist supports workplace safety initiatives, regulatory compliance, and injury prevention across the manufacturing facility. The role collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, Human Resources, and Leadership to promote a safe work environment.

• Promote and enforce safety practices throughout production, warehouse, maintenance, and sanitation areas.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, job hazard analyses, and risk assessments to identify and correct unsafe conditions.
• Investigate workplace injuries, incidents, and near misses; determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support OSHA compliance programs, including PPE, machine guarding, LOTO, confined space, forklift, and emergency response.
• Deliver safety training to employees, including new hire orientation, hazard recognition, and safe work practices.
• Monitor safety performance metrics and assist with reporting trends to management.
• Maintain accurate documentation for safety inspections, incident reports, training records, and corrective actions.
• Support workers' compensation claims management and return‑to‑work coordination.
• Participate in safety committee meetings and support employee engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and HR to drive continuous improvement in workplace safety.
• Stay current with regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to manufacturing safety.

7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• Safety certification such as COSS, ASP, CSP, or equivalent.
• Forklift certification or experience supporting powered industrial truck programs.
• Prior experience in food or manufacturing facilities.
• 4–7 years of experience in a safety or EHS role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industrial safety standards.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and safety audits.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and record‑keeping skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and company‑specific systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to train and influence employees at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Physical ability to work on the manufacturing floor, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Comfortable working in an environment with machinery, noise, dust, and varying temperatures.

Spherion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.