Safety & Compliance Specialist
FIDELITONE
$73,000 - $80,000 / year
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Description
- Oversee compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and applicable state and local regulations.
- Monitor driver and carrier qualification requirements, including MVRs, DQ files, insurance, background checks, and required certifications.
- Monitor third-party carrier compliance and safety performance.
- Conduct facility and operational safety inspections and risk assessments.
- Develop, implement, and maintain warehouse safety programs, policies, SOPs, and training.
- Identify safety hazards involving docks, racking, forklifts, trailers, pedestrian traffic, PPE, housekeeping, and other warehouse operations.
- Investigate accidents, injuries, near misses, and transportation incidents and develop corrective actions.
- Track safety and compliance issues through resolution.
- Conduct safety training and communicate safety expectations to employees, drivers, helpers, and carrier partners.
- Support regulatory audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
- Monitor safety trends and provide recommendations to management.
- Partner with Operations and HR on safety-related employee and carrier issues.
- Maintain accurate safety, compliance, training, and incident records.
- Stay current on regulatory changes and ensure Company procedures are updated accordingly.
- Other duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
- Extensive knowledge of DOT and FMCSA compliance requirements.
- Experience developing and managing warehouse safety programs.
- Strong understanding of OSHA and workplace safety requirements.
- Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
- Ability to develop and implement corrective action plans.
- Strong communication, organizational, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively with Operations, HR, Facilities, Transportation, and senior leadership.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Quality focus.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a cross-functional team capacity.
- Strong verbal /written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Logistics, Transportation, Business, or related field preferred.
- Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in Safety, Compliance, Transportation, Logistics, Warehouse Operations, or a related field required.
- Experience in Last Mile Operations a plus.
- Experience in 3PL, Last Mile, logistics, distribution, or transportation.
- Experience working with independent contractors or third-party carrier partners.
- Experience with FMCSA/SMS, driver qualification, MVR monitoring, and carrier compliance.
- Safety or compliance certification such as CSP, ASP, or CHST a plus.
About this role
Fidelitone is seeking a Safety & Compliance Specialist to manage regulatory and operational safety across its warehouse, transportation, and Last Mile operations in Wauconda. This role sits at the intersection of logistics operations and regulatory oversight, requiring you to monitor DOT and FMCSA compliance, oversee driver and carrier qualifications, conduct facility inspections, and investigate incidents. You'll work across multiple departments—Operations, Transportation, HR, Facilities, and external carrier partners—to identify risks, implement corrective actions, and ensure the company meets federal, state, and local safety standards.
The ideal candidate brings at least five years of hands-on experience in safety, compliance, transportation, or warehouse operations, ideally with exposure to Last Mile or third-party logistics environments. You'll need solid knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA regulations, plus demonstrated ability to develop safety programs, conduct audits, and manage investigations. A bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Logistics, or a related field is preferred, and relevant certifications like CSP or ASP are a plus. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, as is proficiency with standard Microsoft Office tools.
The position offers a salary range of $73,000 to $80,000 and is full-time, in-office work in Illinois.
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