Safety & Security Specialist II

• Respond to safety and security incidents across all AIT operational environments. Ensure timely, thorough investigations by driving root cause analysis, and implements corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Conduct routine and targeted inspections to uncover safety hazards and security vulnerabilities, using standardized tools and checklists to ensure thoroughness and consistency. Evaluate risks based on severity and likelihood, prioritizing them for corrective action. Detailed documentation of findings, including photos and risk ratings for transparency and compliance.
• Prepare and support both internal and external audits by ensuring that all safety and security protocols, documentation, and compliance measures are audit-ready. This includes maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of safety inspections, incident investigations, training logs, and regulatory compliance reports. collaborate closely with internal teams, such as operations, human resources, and compliance, to gather and verify required documentation and ensure alignment with audit criteria. Serve as a key point of contact, facilitating auditor access to relevant systems, records, and personnel, and providing clear explanations of safety procedures and controls
• Ensure all operations, facilities, and personnel adhere to applicable safety and security regulations at the local, state, federal, and international levels. This includes continuously monitoring regulatory updates from agencies such as OSHA (Occupational Safety Health Administration), DOT (Department of Transportation), TSA (Transportation Security Administration), and CBP (Customs Border Patrol), and translating those requirements into actionable internal policies and procedures. Collaborate with the head of compliance and corporate safety department to interpret regulatory changes and ensure timely implementation across sites
• Design, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive safety and security training programs tailored to the diverse roles within the organization, including office staff, warehouse personnel, and drivers
• Develop, update, and enforce safety and security policies and procedures that align with OSHA standards, industry regulations, and the company’s operational goals. This includes conducting policy reviews to ensure relevance and effectiveness, drafting new procedures in response to emerging risks or regulatory changes, and collaborating with internal stakeholders such as operations, HR, and compliance to ensure policies are practical and consistently applied across all departments. The specialist plays a key role in translating regulatory requirements into actionable internal protocols, ensuring that all employees understand and adhere to safety expectations
• Coordinate and lead emergency preparedness drills, such as fire and severe weather drills, ensuring participation, documentation, and continuous improvement based on lessons learned. identify and train Incident Commanders and Emergency Response Teams, establish assembly points, and assign roles for headcounts and re-entry procedures. Ensure that all employees, including guests and vendors, are familiar with emergency procedure and that signage and communication tools are in place and functional., Act as a key leader during actual emergencies by guiding teammates through the response plan and coordinating with local emergency services as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• The wage range for this position is $68,640.00-$99,500.00 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience

Education
• Bachelor's Degree In Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, Or a related field (Required)

Experience
• 3+ years experience in safety compliance, risk assessment, or logistics operations (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT regulations, and Security protocols High
• Ability to conduct safety audits High
• Communication and training skills High
• Familiarity with warehouse equipment and material handling safety Medium
• Knowledge Microsoft Office suite Medium

Licenses and Certifications
• OSHA Certified Safety Officer (CSO) 

In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630-766-8300 ext 5218.