Safety Specialist

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first – always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization.

The Safety Specialist is responsible for maintaining all safety programs within the Metal Works division and ensuring all employees are trained on and following all safety policies and procedures. The Safety Specialist will handle all employee safety concerns, ensure weekly, monthly, and annual safety trainings/meetings are conducted, and ensure new employee safety orientation is performed as required by specific job duties.

This position will maintain and update the following: OSHA 300 and 300A logs, SDS documentation, written compliance programs per OSHA regulations, divisional safety postings and communications, and records for daily, monthly, and yearly inspections for equipment. The Safety Specialist will also oversee Workers' Compensation activities, conduct facility accident investigations, root cause analysis, and the completion of corrective actions, as well as conduct safety audits on a regular basis.

The Specialist will recommend, purchase, and maintain inventory of safety supplies and equipment, along with other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of Associate's Degree in related field
• 2+ years of safety, health and/or environmental experience in a manufacturing setting
• OSHA 30 Hour Certification preferred
• Knowledge of basic computer applications, notably Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Skilled at written/verbal communication
• Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, and EPA standards
• Skilled at training on various topics, including forklift safety, crane safety, general standards, etc.
• Ability to work efficiently with little supervision

Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid holidays and vacation; a 401(k) match; tuition reimbursement; and various opportunities to earn cash bonuses. And, we offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact – at our company, in the local community and in the world.

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