Specialist, Workplace Health and Safety

About the role

This position manages health and safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards and maintain regulatory compliance. You will serve as the primary contact for safety-related agency interactions and oversee site-specific waste and security programs during the back half night shift.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Roll out safety initiatives and manage behavioral safety programs.
• Participate in the Safety Solutions Group.
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies like OSHA, EPA, and FDA.
• Manage responses to inspections and citations in coordination with the Director of WHS and Legal.
• Administer the site regulated waste program.
• Supervise on-site contract security personnel.
• Coordinate with pharmacy and lab staff to ensure adherence to OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and USP standards.
• Collaborate with the Workers Compensation department at the fulfillment center.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in safety or a related field.
• 1-2 years of professional experience in workplace health and safety.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace tools including Docs and Slides.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work the back half night shift, specifically 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM.
• Must be able to stand for up to 100 percent of a shift, walk up to 50 percent, and squat or bend up to 20 percent.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs for up to 80 percent of a 12-hour shift.
• Willingness to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection, when handling hazardous drugs.
• Must obtain medical clearance to wear respirators such as N95, full face, SCBA, or PAPR.
• Must acknowledge and understand the risks associated with handling hazardous drugs, including reproductive and carcinogenic effects.

Skills & tools

• OSHA, EPA, FDA, ANSI, NFPA, USP compliance
• Risk assessment
• Incident investigation
• Google Workspace (Docs, Slides)

Practical notes

• Compensation includes a competitive salary, equity, and an Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Benefits package features unlimited PTO, company holidays, quarterly mental health days, 401k matching, and comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• The role requires working with hazardous drugs and adhering to strict safety and physical exertion standards.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities by contacting accommodations@forhims.com.