What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist position at MLC?
Job Title: Safety Specialist
Why consider a career at MLC?
MLC was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces & received an EcoVadis Sustainability Rating for our continued commitment to sustainability.
About The Job
The Safety Specialist plays a critical role in advancing MLC’s safety culture by supporting regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives, with exposure to mining and manufacturing environments.
Benefits and perquisites may vary based on the nature and location of each job.
Click here for MLC EEO information
About MLC
MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. These offerings bring essential performance and value to a broad range of market applications, including metals, construction, chemical synthesis, water and emissions treatment, glass, textiles, plastics, rubber, agriculture, foods and beverages. With over a century in business, MLC has built a reputation on the quality of its products and services, as well as an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability and service. The company’s expanding global footprint includes a diversified, reliable network of production and distribution facilities in the U.S., as well as in the UK through our Singleton Birch business. For more information, visit https://www.mlc.com/.
Why consider a career at MLC?
MLC was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces & received an EcoVadis Sustainability Rating for our continued commitment to sustainability.
- Highly collaborative work environment focused on growth and innovation
- Safety and sustainability are top priorities
- Excellent compensation, benefits, generous perks; focused on employee wellbeing
- Great development and advancement opportunities
- Bring your real self to work, come grow with us!
About The Job
The Safety Specialist plays a critical role in advancing MLC’s safety culture by supporting regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives, with exposure to mining and manufacturing environments.
- Support the execution and continuous improvement of MLC’s safety and health programs and metrics
- Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and company safety standards
- Partner with employees and leadership to identify, assess, and mitigate workplace risks
- Conduct safety inspections, investigations, and corrective action follow‑up for plants, mines, and contractors
- Coordinate and participate in MSHA regulatory inspections and related follow‑up
- Develop, update, and train on safety standards and procedures
- Deliver OSHA/MSHA training and support learning teams to reduce incident recurrence
- Maintain safety data, reporting, incentive programs, and Industrial Hygiene sampling (noise, dust, DPM, welding fumes)
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field OR equivalent safety experience
- Experience: Previous MSHA and/or OSHA‑regulated manufacturing or industrial environments
- Skills: Attention to Detail. Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all organizational levels. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Willingness to respond to emergencies, including off‑shift and weekend support when needed
- MSHA Training Instructor Certification (IS, IU)
- Underground mining experience
- Experience conducting Industrial Hygiene sampling and health monitoring
- Familiarity with web‑based safety systems (e.g., Dakota or similar platforms)
- Strong attention to detail and data management skills
Benefits and perquisites may vary based on the nature and location of each job.
Click here for MLC EEO information
About MLC
MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. These offerings bring essential performance and value to a broad range of market applications, including metals, construction, chemical synthesis, water and emissions treatment, glass, textiles, plastics, rubber, agriculture, foods and beverages. With over a century in business, MLC has built a reputation on the quality of its products and services, as well as an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability and service. The company’s expanding global footprint includes a diversified, reliable network of production and distribution facilities in the U.S., as well as in the UK through our Singleton Birch business. For more information, visit https://www.mlc.com/.