Safety Specialist

OnTrac

. Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs and procedures aligned with company policies and regulatory requirements, including OSHA and DOT standards .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeSouth Brunswick • New Jersey • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $67,200 - $84,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing safety programs in compliance with OSHA and DOT standards, conducting safety audits, and delivering effective safety training. Strong ability to analyze safety metrics and collaborate with leadership to enhance workplace safety practices.

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OSHA Standards KnowledgeSafety Program DevelopmentSafety Audits and InspectionsSafety Training DeliveryRisk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Safety ComplianceIncident InvestigationHazardous-Material HandlingEmergency PreparednessSafety Metrics Monitoring

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationTeam CollaborationTask PrioritizationSound JudgmentProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Workplace Safety RegulationsDOT StandardsSafety AuditsRisk AssessmentsTraining Records Maintenance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs and procedures aligned with company policies and regulatory requirements, including OSHA and DOT standards
Conduct regular safety audits, facility and delivery-operation inspections, and risk assessments
Investigate workplace incidents and accidents, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions
Deliver safety training to employees and contractors, including new-hire orientation and ongoing compliance training
Maintain accurate records of training, inspections, and other safety activities
Monitor safety metrics, trends, and incident reports to identify improvement opportunities
Collaborate with Operations leadership to integrate safety practices into daily workflows
Ensure compliance with hazardous-material handling, ergonomics, and equipment safety standards
Support emergency preparedness planning and response activities
Perform additional duties as needed to support business objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Knowledge of OSHA standards, workplace safety regulations, and broader safety compliance requirements
Ability to travel up to 25%
Adherence to OnTrac’s Acceptable Use policy and security guidelines
Clear and professional verbal and written communication
Effective collaboration in a team environment
Ability to prioritize tasks accurately in a fast-paced environment
Sound judgment within established procedures
Ability to apply learned techniques and contribute to safety analysis and problem-solving

Benefits

Comp & perks

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