Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist
 Georgia Pacific | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, Tennessee, Jackson | |
 Mar 04, 2025 | |
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Georgia-Pacific Dixie Consumer Products Operation is seeking a self-motivated and driven Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist to join the Safety Team at our Jackson, TN Dixie facility. The EH&S Specialist's focus is estimated to consist of 80% Safety and 20% Environmental responsibilities. The EH&S Specialist is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and overseeing of environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and promote a culture of safety within Georgia-Pacific facilities. The specialist plays a key role in identifying risks, conducting training, and driving continuous improvement in EH&S performance. Our Team The Jackson Plant is part of the Dixie brand plates and bowls paper products manufacturing operation. We are proud to safely manufacture quality products that have a competitive advantage and solid growth within the marketplace. We create a work environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best people. Our employees help other's and the business reach their full potential, promoting our Principle-Based Management culture to the work they do every day. Our technology is state of the art, and we will bring the best team together to deliver for our customers, Georgia-Pacific, and the Jackson community. What You Will Do * Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture * Competing demands will require a strong process approach to work, strong organizational skills, teamwork and the ability to establish, communicate and adhere to priorities * Support facility and department level risk assessments and Improvement Plan development * Assist in identifying improvement opportunities and implementing corrective actions to reduce risk * Assist in the ongoing utilization of Hazard Identification Risk Assessments (HIRA) efforts * Partner with operations to lead hazard identification and risk assessment efforts and identifying/implementing corrective actions that appropriately reduce risk. * Assist in the development and implementation of core EHS programs i.e., Lock Tag Verify, Confined Space, Emergency Preparedness, Fall Protection, Incident Investigation, Mobile Equipment, Cranes and Rigging, Personal Protective Equipment, and Safe My Life * Provide leadership and support to mill compliance system owners (CSOs) to ensure they have the knowledge and skills necessary * Prepare and conduct required regulatory training and work with facility personnel to increase awareness of safety and health issues * Be a visible presence and EHS resource in the field with operations, maintenance, and contract work groups * Participate and lead incident investigations, enhancing capability throughout the organization to conduct effective investigations that focus on learning, preventing reoccurrence and improving our capacity to fail safely * Assist in the integration and continuous improvement in Human Organizational Performance (HOP) and Save My Life (SML) Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Experience in environmental, health, and safety roles within a manufacturing or industrial setting * Strong knowledge of EH&S regulations and best practices * Experience using and applying effective EHS Management Systems, and achieving demonstrated results * Experience and working knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance * Experience developing site regulatory compliance programs and training What Will Put You Ahead * Associate's degree or higher in Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or equivalent certification * Ability to analyze data, conduct risk assessments, and develop practical solutions * Relevant certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH) are a plus * Experience with managing Environmental programs, including working knowledge of OR-EPA related laws applicable to a small to large scale site 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 [1] 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 [2] 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. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [3] here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click [4] here, [5] aqui, or [6] tu). #LI-CM2 References Visible links 1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 2. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 3. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf 4. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_English.pdf 5. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_Spanish.pdf 6. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_Polish.pdf | |