• Health and Safety Specialist

    WestRock Company (Cottonton, AL)


    Position: Health and Safety Specialist

     

    Job Code: OPHSP2 + Specialist, Safety

    The Opportunity:

    The Mahrt mill produces high quality packaging coated paperboard and is highly profitable. Year after year Mahrt continues to deliver unprecedented safety, reliability, production, and financial results. The Health and Safety Specialist provides technical consulting support and leadership to the Mahrt Mill to ensure sustainable compliance and reduce the frequency and severity of occupational injuries and illnesses and associated workers\u2019 compensation costs. This role also leads portions of the Fire and Emergency Response teams at the mill. The Health and Safety Specialist reports directly to the Director of Health and Safety.

    How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

    * Support the implementation of the WestRock Annual Safety and Health Strategy to achieve a Zero Injury Culture.

    * Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational * Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.

    * Support the Hazard Recognition and Control Processes that identify and control physical hazards through on-site inspections.

    * Inspects organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.

    * Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.

    * Participates in and often leads portions of the Fire and Emergency response teams at the location.

    What you need to succeed:

    * Bachelor\u2019s degree is in Occupational Health and Safety, Biology, Chemistry - Desired.

    * 5+ years of safety experience in a heavy industrial environment.

    * EMT license and/or Fire Response training are preferred.

    * Experience with regulatory compliance, incident investigation, and safety engineering.

    * Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    * Excellent organizational skills - able to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

    * Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including MS Excel is required.

    * Experience with safety software - GenSuite or similar software.

    * Up to 10% travel may be required.

    What we offer:

    * Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

    * Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.

    * An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.

    * Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!

    * A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

     

    Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

     

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.