Safety Specialist

Steel Dynamics; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Weekly incentive bonus opportunities

Full medical, dental, and prescription

HSAs with company contribution

Annual profit-sharing bonus

401(k) with company match

Annual stock award

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15%

Paid vacation

10 paid holidays

Company-paid uniforms

Job summary

OmniSource is seeking a highly organized Safety Specialist to join our Great Lakes Division Safety Team. This role supports division-wide safety initiatives, regulatory compliance, and employee training to maintain a world-class safety environment.

The position involves equipment management, SDS and hazard communication, incident reporting, and audits. Strong communication, organization, and MS Office skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, supervisors, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support safety training activities, including scheduling, preparation, tracking, reporting, auditing, and distribution of training materials.
• Assist with safety equipment management, including distribution and tracking of lockout/tagout devices, fall protection equipment, PPE, and new hire safety supplies.
• Maintain and track division safety calendars, initiatives, action items, and compliance deadlines.
• Support the Hazard Communication Program through management of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical inventories, and regulatory documentation.
• Assist with Incident Management System (IMS) administration, including incident reporting, tracking, investigations, trend analysis, and recordkeeping.
• Support internal and external safety audits by coordinating documentation, preparing reports, and assisting with corrective action follow-up.
• Assist with contractor safety management programs, including ISNetworld, Marsh, contractor onboarding, and compliance tracking.
• Support Workers' Compensation administration, including claim documentation and communication with employees and management.
• Develop and distribute safety communications, including Safety Alerts, Toolbox Talks, training materials, and awareness campaigns.
• Maintain safety records, reports, and databases to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support safety personnel and operational leaders with division-specific safety programs, initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist in monitoring workplace compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field

OSHA 10-Hour Certification

CPR, AED, First Aid Certification

2+ years of admin/safety/clerical experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Job description

Subsidiary

OmniSource

Overview

OmniSource is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Safety Specialist to join our Great Lakes Division Safety Team. This position plays a key role in supporting division-wide safety initiatives, regulatory compliance efforts, employee training programs, and overall safety culture. The ideal candidate will be passionate about workplace safety, possess strong administrative and communication skills, and contribute to OmniSource's commitment to maintaining a world-class safety environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Pay + Weekly Incentive Bonus Opportunities
• Full Medical, Dental, and Prescription Insurance Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Annual Company Contribution
• Annual Bonus (Profit-Sharing)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match up to 50%
• Annual Stock Award ($2,200 every November)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Company-paid Uniforms
• …and many more!

Responsibilities

What you will do

• Coordinate and support safety training activities, including scheduling, preparation, tracking, reporting, auditing, and distribution of training materials.
• Assist with safety equipment management, including distribution and tracking of lockout/tagout devices, fall protection equipment, PPE, and new hire safety supplies.
• Maintain and track division safety calendars, initiatives, action items, and compliance deadlines.
• Support the Hazard Communication Program through management of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical inventories, and regulatory documentation.
• Assist with Incident Management System (IMS) administration, including incident reporting, tracking, investigations, trend analysis, and recordkeeping.
• Support internal and external safety audits by coordinating documentation, preparing reports, and assisting with corrective action follow-up.
• Assist with contractor safety management programs, including ISNetworld, Marsh, contractor onboarding, and compliance tracking.
• Support Workers' Compensation administration, including claim documentation and communication with employees and management.
• Develop and distribute safety communications, including Safety Alerts, Toolbox Talks, training materials, and awareness campaigns.
• Maintain safety records, reports, and databases to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support safety personnel and operational leaders with division-specific safety programs, initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist in monitoring workplace compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety policies.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, supervisors, and external partners

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (or ability to obtain).
• CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification.
• Two or more years of administrative, safety, compliance, or clerical experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, recycling, transportation, or regulatory environment.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations, Workers' Compensation processes, contractor management systems, and incident reporting systems.
• Experience supporting safety training and compliance programs

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Why Join OmniSource?

At OmniSource, safety is our top priority. The Safety Clerk will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting programs that protect our employees, strengthen compliance, and advance our culture of safety across the Great Lakes Division.

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.