Title: Safety Specialist
Duration: 11 months
Location: Westborough MA 01581
Shift: M-F 9am-5pm


Job Summary:
Safety Specialist with a focus on Dangerous Goods (DG) compliance to support our safety and logistics operations. This role will play a critical part in developing a dangerous goods document repository, reviewing agile entries to verify DG requirements, processing daily outbound transportation requests, and supporting training development and delivery.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Documentation & Auditing
  • Develop and maintain an internal dangerous goods document repository
  • Review agile entries manually to ensure DG requirements are met
  • Identify and report compliance issues, risks, and improvement opportunities through weekly/monthly audits
• Compliance & Communication
  • Work with suppliers and 3rd-party logistics vendors to gather compliance documentation and ensure DG classification, labeling, and documentation requirements are fulfilled
  • Maintain accurate records to comply with both internal and external regulations ( governing bodies)
• Training & Support
  • Assist in developing and delivering training related to DG handling and compliance
  • Train and assist Area Managers, team members, and other stakeholders on DG responsibilities and best practices
• Operational Tasks
  • Respond to daily outbound transportation requests/approvals
  • Perform observations and audits to ensure continued compliance
  • Participate in process improvement activities and drive actions to completion
  • May support emergency response, hazardous waste management, or related EHS activities depending on site needs

 
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Environmental, Safety, Hazmat, etc.)
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) or a related field
• Working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive matters

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Health, Safety, or related discipline
• Strong skills in communication, teamwork, analysis, and judgment
• Experience with data analysis, reviewing DG requests, and delivering EHS training
• Background in manufacturing or hazardous materials regulations (e.g., DOT, RCRA, Hazmat)

 
Leadership Principles in Practice:

• Dive Deep: You analyze details thoroughly and ensure compliance at every level.
• Bias for Action: You take initiative and proactively address potential issues in documentation or safety practices.

 
Tools & Systems:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• OSHA / DOT Regulations & Reporting Systems

 

 

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
 
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $36.00/hr.