Warehouse Safety specialist at UniUni – Schaumburg, Illinois

Who Are We?

UniUni, a North American leader in last-mile logistics, delivers tens of millions of parcels annually across Canada, from coast to coast, and is rapidly expanding operations in the United States. Founded in 2019, UniUni leverages tech-driven innovation and a crowdsourcing delivery model to offer fast, economical, and reliable services to local, national, and international e-commerce clients.

What Do We Offer?

At UniUni, we provide our employees with exciting opportunities to achieve their career aspirations. We value lateral moves just as much as vertical promotions, fostering roles that help develop your skills, broaden your experience, and build a rewarding career. We recognize that you’re seeking more than just a job—you’re pursuing a career that excites and challenges you.

If you’re ready to join UniUni’s dynamic team, where hard work meets fun, apply online today and show us how you can contribute to our success story.

Main Focus

• Act as the subject-matter expert for safety and compliance within warehouse operations.
• Implement and manage safety programs and training across the region.
• Handle technical compliance related to OSHA, fire safety, ergonomics, and forklift safety.
• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure a safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain warehouse safety policies and procedures aligned across the region.
• Conduct incident investigations and root-cause analysis, continue following incidents until fully resolved and preventive actions are implemented to avoid recurrence.
• Perform OSHA compliance audits and safety inspections.
• Deliver safety training programs (e.g., forklift, PPE, fire drills).
• Maintain and analyze safety performance metrics (incident rate, lost time, near misses).
• Interface with external inspectors and insurance departments along with OSHA and other regulatory agencies.

Position Level

• Mid-Level Professional

Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Certification (preferred or required).
• 2–3 years of experience in safety, EHS, or related fields.
• Regular knowledge of federal and state safety regulations (ability to stay updated on changes).
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must be able to travel up to 50% of work time.
• Strong hands-on skills and operational understanding of warehouse safety practices.
• Demonstrated consistency in delivering safety programs and results.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, including with operations, HR, compliance, and insurance departments.
• Excellent communication, training, and analytical skills.