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Torrid
Safety Specialist
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A Safety Specialist works with safety specialists to inspect and test workplace environments and equipment and develop workplace safety programs. May specialize in product and equipment safety, and work to identify and correct safety hazards before they affect a customer or end user.
$57,900 / year median in Ohio
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Description At Torrid, we're committed to cultivating a welcoming, inclusive and diverse culture driven by a focus on open dialogue, empowerment, recruiting, training, development and retention. We believe inclusion of diverse backgrounds and perspectives is fundamental to our success. The Safety Specialist supports safety programs across the Torrid Ohio Distribution Center (OHDC) and retail stores. This role conducts inspections, investigates workplace incidents, facilitates training, maintains required safety records, and partners with business leaders to promote a safe environment for associates and customers. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Risk Management and Safety, the Safety Specialist helps ensure compliance with applicable U.S. and Canadian health and safety regulations while identifying risks and recommending practical corrective actions. What You'll Do Promote a positive safety culture by modeling safe behaviors and reinforcing company expectations. Conduct in-person safety inspections and workplace walkthroughs at the OHDC. Investigate injuries, near misses, property damage, powered equipment incidents, and other safety events; identify root causes and develop preventive actions. Facilitate accident and injury review meetings and communicate findings to appropriate associates and leaders. Develop, implement, and deliver safety training and refresher programs. Maintain accurate incident records, safety metrics, OSHA logs, and required regulatory documentation. Monitor safety trends and provide regular reports on incidents, hazards, corrective actions, training compliance, and other performance measures. Partner with Risk Management, Human Resources, Operations, Maintenance, and business leaders to improve workplace safety. Lead the OHDC Safety Committee, emergency drills, and emergency preparedness activities. Administer powered industrial vehicle training and coordinate first aid, CPR, and AED training across operating shifts. Manage the OHDC personal protective equipment program and safety-supply inventory. Track corrective actions, verify completion, and escalate overdue items. Assist with evaluation of new equipment, automation, facility modifications, and operational changes for potential safety risks. Support contractor safety, OSHA inspections, regulatory inquiries, and required injury reporting. Assist retail stores with incident investigations, hazard correction, safety training, and compliance. Participate in professional safety organizations and events to support continuous program improvement. What You'll Need An associate or bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Experience in a high-volume, multi-shift distribution center or manufacturing environment. Knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and other applicable safety regulations. Experience conducting root-cause investigations and developing corrective actions. Knowledge of lockout/tagout, hazard communication, ergonomics, emergency response, powered equipment, material handling, and walking-working surfaces. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to interpret safety data and communicate trends and recommendations to leadership. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PDF-editing software, and database-management tools. Ability to work onsite in a distribution center, adjust work hours based on business needs, and travel on occasion as required. Preferred Qualifications OSHA 10-Hour certification. ASP, CSP, or GSP certification. Qualified Powered Industrial Truck Trainer certification. Knowledge of Canadian occupational health and safety requirements. What You'll Get A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match, life insurance, short-term disability, paid time off and paid company holidays. A dynamic and progressive work environment with opportunity for innovation and skill set development Additional perks include quarterly bonus potential, associate discount 50%, tuition assistance program, childcare discount program, associate warehouse sale, etc. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.torridcareers.com you can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected] . Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Our company participates in E-Verify . If the links below do not work, please copy and paste the following URLs in a new browser window:
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- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance