Safety Specialist

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 Safety Specialist 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. Duties and 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. Ability to use and calibrate safety‑related equipment, i.e., 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 management team. Must 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 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’ Compensation Laws, EPA regulations and industrial hygiene practices. Demonstrates proficient oral and written communication skills. Capable of preparing and presenting 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 / 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 for position: $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, 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 401(k) 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 PCA's 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr