Occupational Health and Hygiene Specialist

The Doe Run Company; Boss (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits starting day 1

80 hours vacation after 90 days

5% targeted monthly bonus

On-the-job training

Job summary

The Doe Run Company in Boss, MO is looking for an Occupational Health and Hygiene Specialist to develop and monitor health programs. The role involves compliance with OSHA standards, conducting safety inspections, and training employees on health hazards.

Successful candidates will have at least a high school diploma, relevant experience, and strong knowledge of safety best practices. This is a full-time, on-site position with comprehensive benefits starting on day one.

Qualifications

• 3 years of industrial safety or occupational medical experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• COHC, PFT, CPR, and First Aid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train employees on health hazards and safety rules.
• Advise on health and safety regulatory compliance.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and document issues.
• Respond to medical or safety emergencies and provide first aid.
• Perform routine medical screenings and prepare safety reports.
• Support EHS policies and assist in safe practices.

Skills

OSHA regulations knowledge

First aid skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field

Tools

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Safety reporting tools

Job description

Occupational Health and Hygiene Specialist

Job Category: Professional & Specialist

Requisition Number: OCCUP004268

• Full-Time
• On-site

Location

Buick Resource Recycling
Boss, MO 65440, USA

Description

We are Doe Run – 160 years strong.

$25.71/hour
5% targeted monthly bonus.
Insurance benefits start day 1.
80 hours vacation after 90 days.
On-the-job training with career growth opportunities.

The Doe Run Company seeks an Occupational Health and Hygiene Specialist to develop, implement, and monitor health and hygiene programs. Responsibilities include compliance with OSHA lead, cadmium, and arsenic standards; exposure to hazardous atmospheres and gases; oversight of the change house; division PPE requirements; and support of the EHS group. This position is located at our Buick Resource Recycling Division in Boss, MO.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of industrial safety or occupational medical experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Prior experience drawing blood and properly submitting lab samples for testing.
• COHC, PFT, CPR, and First Aid, preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient knowledge of OSHA regulations and health, hygiene, and safety best practices.
• Proficient in first aid, health screening, and workers’ compensation coordination skills.
• Proficient in attention to detail, accuracy, and organization skills to maintain health and safety records.
• Ability to effectively communicate safety instructions and concerns to employees and management.

Job Responsibilities

• Train employees to identify and manage health hazards, and understand safety rules and requirements through classroom sessions, safety meetings, and individualized counseling.
• Advise and guide employees regarding mandatory health, hygiene, and safety standards, protocols, and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies. Review, update, and implement site health, hygiene, and safety plans as required by OSHA or as necessary to eliminate or reduce hazards.
• Conduct routine and follow‑up safety inspections of work areas for regulatory non‑compliance and safety hazards and document any identified issues; provide guidance on appropriate resolutions and recommend disciplinary action, if necessary.
• Respond to medical or safety emergencies and handle first aid cases, and assist in seeking medical care as needed for job‑related incidents that occur during normal working hours. Initiate reporting to internal workers’ compensation personnel for work‑related injuries and illnesses.
• Perform routine medical and health screenings (such as biological monitoring, physicals, and drug screens), prepare safety reports, and gather required health, hygiene, and safety information. Collect hazard analysis and sampling (such as noise, chemicals, ergonomics, etc.).
• Complete tasks in a safe and environmentally compliant manner by following EHS policies, procedures, and best practices; support and assist peers in working in a safe, compliant manner; report unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and provide feedback to support continuous improvement in EHS performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Environmental Conditions, Physical & Lifting Requirements

• Regularly required to use a computer, phone, and radio.
• Regularly required to work in outdoor weather. Required to wear PPE, including a respirator, eye protection, hearing protection, and foot protection. Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. Occasionally required to work in confined spaces, wet, humid conditions (non‑weather). Rarely exposed to vibration, work at heights with fall protection. Occasionally exposed to loud noise. Frequently, work is performed in a standard office setting.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time, talk and hear; occasionally required to use repetitive motion and reach with hands/arms. Requires clarity of vision and three‑dimensional vision.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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