EH&S Specialist

About the role

The Georgia-Pacific Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist will play a key role in ensuring workplace safety and environmental compliance at the Fort Smith, AR Dixie facility. The position is expected to spend approximately 80% of time on safety initiatives and 20% on environmental responsibilities.

Our Team

Fort Smith Dixie is a leading manufacturer of paper plate and bowl products, with a history dating back 78 years. The facility is committed to serving both its employees and customers through continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

• Support facility and department level risk assessments and Improvement Plan development.
• Assist in identifying improvement opportunities and implementing corrective actions to reduce risk.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assist in the development and implementation of core EHS programs, including but not limited to: 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.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Proven experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Hands-on experience implementing and utilizing Safety Management Systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop regulatory compliance programs and deliver training.
• Background in managing occupational safety programs.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Retirement
• Paid Vacation/Time Off
• Education Assistance
• May also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.

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

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.

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 here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).