Safety/EHS Advocate

Purpose

The primary function of the Safety Advocate is the implementation and ongoing development of the Safety Program and Safety Initiatives at the Bowling Green, KY site. The Associate will not be involved in any disciplinary actions. The Associate may be asked / required to participate in internal investigations.

Location

Location: Bowling Green, KY (BOKY) Facility

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of employee safety with a primary focus on the implementation of improving safety programs.
• Assist in Management of Change processes at the facility.
• Become a trained facilitator in the safety process, including classroom presentations.
• Aid in the development of safety programs and facilitate plant-wide training objectives, including tracking and documenting activities.
• Serve on the Safety Committee and other safety teams. Attend all meetings and facilitate meetings when EHS Manager is unavailable.
• Other duties assigned by the EHS Manager

Secondary Duties

• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits, working with Department Managers, Supervisors, and Associates to ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA.
• Aid in the updating and training of employees in various safety programs, including OSHA required training programs.
• Aid in the updating of policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Aid in the monitoring, recording, and publishing of plant safety statistics, including analysis.
• Participate in the investigation of first aid, near miss, and recordable incidents.
• Inventory and maintain safety supplies.
• Aid in the recruiting of employees to participate in departmental safety teams.

Qualifications

• Skills:
• Must have experience in plant safety and be able to demonstrate that knowledge.
• Must demonstrate a high school level of competence in the areas of: Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Spelling, Language, Problem Solving, Good Computer Skills, Ability to work with and interact effectively and professionally with management staff and coworkers in a team environment, Good Organizational Skills.
• Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED (Degree in Safety or related field preferred, but not required).

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Must be able to work eight (8) hours per day, five days per week. Overtime may be necessary. (flexibility to accommodate all shifts when needed)
• Office environment; temperature range 65-85 degrees, depending on season.
• Noise level is usually 87dB.
• Minimal plastic purge fumes, normal level of dust and odor associated with an office environment at a plant site.
• Must be able to wear PPE, such as hairnet, safety toed shoes, earplugs, and beard net (if applicable). No jewelry allowed on production floor.
• Will lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally during the day.
• One to two hour intervals of sitting in a back supported chair doing paperwork, having telephone conversations and attending meetings.
• Single arm movement for writing, reading, computer operation, calculator and copy machine.
• Good visual ability, ability to read printed material up to 1 ½ hour intervals at computer screen.
• Must have good phone skills, ability to interact with other employees, outside contacts and counterparts throughout the Amcor organization.
• Must be able to work eight (8) hours per day, five days per week. Overtime may be necessary. (flexibility to accommodate all shifts when needed)
• Office environment; temperature range 65-85 degrees, depending on season.
• Noise level is usually 87dB.
• Minimal plastic purge fumes, normal level of dust and odor associated with an office environment at a plant site.
• Must be able to wear PPE, such as hairnet, safety toed shoes, earplugs, and beard net (if applicable). No jewelry allowed on production floor.
• Will lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally during the day.
• One to two hour intervals of sitting in a back supported chair doing paperwork, having telephone conversations and attending meetings.
• Single arm movement for writing, reading, computer operation, calculator and copy machine.
• Good visual ability, ability to read printed material up to 1 ½ hour intervals at computer screen.
• Must have good phone skills, ability to interact with other employees, outside contacts and counterparts throughout the Amcor organization.

Our Expectations

We Expect Our People To Be Guided By The Amcor Way And Demonstrate Our Values Every Day To Enable The Business To Win. We Are Winning When Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an ever-changing world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retail Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)