Safety Specialist

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a self-motivated and driven individual as a Safety Specialist to join the Safety Team at our Naheola Mill, Pennington, AL. facility. The Safety Specialist works to enhance the Mills capability in the development and implementation of fundamental safety programs. Fundamental safety programs include, but are not limited to: Confined Space Entry, Emergency Response, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Lock-Tag-Verify, Fall Protection, Line Break Equipment Opening, Incident Investigation, Mobile Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment, Human Organizational Performance and Save My Life.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's Naheola Mill located in Pennington, Alabama, is a manufacturing site for the company's well-known consumer products business. More than 900 employees produce a wide range of products for the consumer business, including Quilted Northern® and Angel Soft® bath tissue, Sparkle® paper towels, and Dixie® napkins, as well as bleached paperboard used in Dixie® paper cups and plates.

The mill is the largest employer in the community and is engaged in supporting community outreach, workforce development and education. The area is a sportsman's paradise with world-class hunting for deer, turkey and other small game and is bounded on the east by the Tombigbee River which provides such recreation as freshwater fishing, boating and water skiing. Residents of this area enjoy the mild climate, a low cost of living, and is an easy drive to the many resort communities and soft white-sand beaches of the Gulf Coast.

What You Will Do

• Assist in the development and delivery of regulatory and company required training
• Provide a visible safety presence in the field with operations, maintenance, and contract work groups
• Participate in risk assessments, building knowledge and capability throughout the organization
• Participate in incident investigations, enhancing capability throughout the organization to conduct effective investigations that focus on learning and improving our capacity to fail safely
• Assist in the integration of core safety processes such as Human Organizational Performance(HOP) and Save My Life(SML)
• Coach and mentor personnel to facilitate ownership of safety at all levels of the organization
• Provide leadership to mill compliance system owners (CSOs) to ensure maximum value creation

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field OR five (5) or more years in a safety-related role in an industrial/manufacturing facility
• Experience and working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910, 1926
• Experience using and applying effective Safety Management Systems
• Experience developing regulatory compliance programs and training
• Experience in occupational safety management and ability to apply and achieve demonstrated results

What Will Put You Ahead

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or equivalent certification
• Experience in manufacturing, pulp and paper, or chemical facility
• Demonstrated ability to establish sustainable systems for compliance and continuous improvement

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf