As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport, and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers today and tomorrow with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People • Customers • Trust

We are seeking resumes for multiple Occupational Health & Safety Specialist in our Valdosta, GA. Paper Mill.

Principal Accountabilities

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading safe work practices.
• Assist responsible parties in completing corrective and preventive actions.
• Responsible for fire asset management including fire protection systems i.e., extinguishers, hoses, and alarms.
• Maintain chemical and fire monitors and alarms.
• Manage and maintain the mills evacuation system including emergency lights.
• Work with external agencies conducting safety inspections, safety inspections with OSHA compliance officers, insurance company representatives, local fire department, etc. Record and follow up on their recommendations.
• Assist with the development of safety curriculum and the instruction of employees.
• Provide support for employee-driven safety committees and roles including the Mills Emergency Response Team.
• Conduct audits of asset-related items e.g., pipe insulation, cable tray cleanliness.
• Provide technical support for all functional departments to meet their business and compliance needs.
• Provide appropriate presentation topics and materials for employee safety meetings.
• Participate in injury and property loss investigations.
• Draft incident analysis policy and procedures.
• Assist in the development of loss control policies.
• Develop and expand an atmosphere where all employees feel responsible for safety and pursue it daily.
• Provide immediate coaching and correction of unsafe practices and conditions.
• Maintain knowledge of corporate, division, state, and federal rules and regulations and labor agreements.
• Carry out additional functions delegated by the Safety Management Team.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in safety management, loss control, or industrial hygiene, safety, or the equivalent training and/or relevant experience.
• Experience: A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing facility.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Project, and AutoCAD.
• Successful completion of a drug screen is required and authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pulp & Paper industry experience preferred.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and leadership qualities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects and/or requests concurrently.

The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multitask, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
• Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.
• Ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and abilities. Strong planning and follow-up skills.
• Excellent people and process management skills.
• Problem Solving Ability: to find creative and effective solutions to complex Health & Safety challenges.
• Analytical Skills: Strong capabilities for analyzing data and evaluating scientific information to develop accurate assessments.

PAY & BENEFITS

PCA provides a competitive comprehensive benefits package.

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary range for position: $70,400 - $90,000.
• Bonus: Annual - Based upon individual contribution and overall Company performance.
• Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid Holidays.

Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee and their dependents is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision - and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages. Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer-provided matching contributions.

Disclaimer

The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCAs good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.