Safety Specialist

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company and a leader in corrugated packaging solutions. With about 15,000 team members across more than 100 U.S. locations, we strive to exceed our customers’ expectations for performance and environmental responsibility. Position Overview We are seeking resumes for a Safety Specialist in our Counce, TN facility. Function and Scope The purpose of this position is to, under general direction of the Manager of Health and Safety, develop and implement sustainable processes for accident prevention; conduct site safety audits; make recommendations for compliance with regulations pertaining to occupational and environmental safety, health and fire prevention; and work with employees and managers to implement mitigation measures. Key Responsibilities Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading safe work practices. Work with internal and external resources to conduct safety inspections; track, trend and follow up on recommendations to ensure opportunities are resolved. Develop and implement safety curriculum and education of employees. Conduct incident, injury and property loss investigations and develop action plans as necessary. Recognize hazardous conditions and unsafe acts and their cause and make appropriate corrective measures. Evaluate and monitor workplace exposure to chemicals, dust and noise. Develop and manage the implementation of safety policies and procedures in assigned areas of responsibility. Use and calibrate safety‑related equipment such as noise level meters, light meter, anemometer, air monitoring equipment, etc. Work with mill‑wide safety committees and other teams to improve the safety culture of the mill. Maintain knowledge of corporate, division, state and federal rules, regulations and labor agreements. Carry out additional functions delegated by the management team. Be willing to put in the necessary time as needs require, including extended hours during annual maintenance shutdowns, report to the mill during unscheduled work hours to assist in the resolution of safety issues, and report to the mill on weekends on a periodic on‑call schedule. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene/occupational safety management, industrial or environmental engineering, or a related science field. Prefer candidates with 5+ years of experience in industrial/chemical manufacturing. Prefer candidates seeking certification toward becoming a Certified Safety Professional. Knowledge & Competencies Knowledge of OSHA standards, Workers Comp Laws, EPA regulations and industrial hygiene practices. Demonstrated proficient oral and written communication skills. Capability to prepare and present training sessions to all levels of mill employees on topics related to occupational safety and health. Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Project. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, strong planning and follow‑up skills. Organizational and business skills. Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment, prioritize assignments and handle multiple projects and/or requests concurrently. Compensation and Benefits Starting salary range: $70,000 to $85,000. 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, employees (and their dependents) are eligible to enroll in medical, dental and vision benefit coverages and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D and disability coverages. Upon hire, employees are automatically enrolled in the 401(k) plan, which offers both pre‑tax and Roth contributions along with employer‑provided matching contributions. Disclaimer: The compensation and benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s best estimate and may be modified at any time, subject to applicable law. PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr