Appvion, Inc.
As a
Safety Advocate
with Nekoosa, you will be a driving force in building a culture of safety, health, and environmental responsibility across our Wisconsin manufacturing sites. You will collaborate with plant operations and the Corporate EHS team to ensure regulatory compliance, strengthen employee wellness initiatives, and lead proactive safety practices that protect our people and our environment. Your leadership will directly influence operational excellence and help maintain Nekoosa’s reputation as a safe, sustainable, and people-focused workplace. What You’ll Be Doing: Lead site-level wellness initiatives and deliver regular health, safety, and environmental communications to employees. Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ANSI, and all federal, state, and local safety regulations. Provide multi-site safety leadership by promoting a proactive, behavior-based safety culture. Conduct safety inspections, incident investigations, and data analysis to drive continuous improvement. Manage the incident reporting system and ensure accurate documentation of injuries, near misses, and compliance records. Support environmental compliance by maintaining permits, reporting requirements, and chemical safety programs. Partner with plant teams and project managers to evaluate safety risks in capital projects and implement effective mitigation strategies. You’ll Bring: Associate’s degree in Safety Management or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 2 years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) roles, with OSHA or equivalent certification preferred. Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and ANSI regulations. Ability to work independently while building collaborative partnerships across multiple sites. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with mechanical and chemical safety practices. Willingness to travel up to 20%. We Can Offer You: Benefits are the game changer! We value our employee’s health and happiness by providing new hires benefit eligibility on the 1st of the month following date of hire. Our benefits may include: Competitive medical, dental, life, AD&D, and vision insurance plans. Generous annual time off allotment, including vacation (based on company service), parental leave, paid volunteer time, sick or emergency time, and 12 holidays. Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 per year), scholarships for dependents, monthly cell phone reimbursement, and annual steel toe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement. 401(k), Employee Assistance Program (available to employees and their families), annual bonus program, referral bonus program (up to $1,750), STD, LTD, and much more! Who We Are: Nekoosa is the premier manufacturer of specialty print media, with a 60-year legacy of innovation. We offer an extensive portfolio of pressure sensitive films, waterproof synthetic paper, specialty print media, overlaminates, application tapes, and carbonless papers used to produce general-purpose signage; window, wall, and floor graphics; waterproof menus; cut lettering and decals; and multipart forms. Nekoosa has 6 locations across the U.S. and a partner, Fourbases, in Aalter, Belgium. Our expertise spans coating, converting, and custom plastic extrusion capabilities. We have built an energized culture focused on growth, employee development and market leadership. Our success is rooted in our people, and we are committed to promoting work/life balance and integration by investing significantly in employee-friendly policies and practices. Whether you are looking to start, make a change, or advance your career, find your path at Nekoosa, and leave your mark on the world. The Fine Print: A post-offer background check, and drug screen is required. Nekoosa provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact human resources at hr@nekoosa.com. M2SS Travel Required
Yes . 20% Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Safety Advocate
with Nekoosa, you will be a driving force in building a culture of safety, health, and environmental responsibility across our Wisconsin manufacturing sites. You will collaborate with plant operations and the Corporate EHS team to ensure regulatory compliance, strengthen employee wellness initiatives, and lead proactive safety practices that protect our people and our environment. Your leadership will directly influence operational excellence and help maintain Nekoosa’s reputation as a safe, sustainable, and people-focused workplace. What You’ll Be Doing: Lead site-level wellness initiatives and deliver regular health, safety, and environmental communications to employees. Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ANSI, and all federal, state, and local safety regulations. Provide multi-site safety leadership by promoting a proactive, behavior-based safety culture. Conduct safety inspections, incident investigations, and data analysis to drive continuous improvement. Manage the incident reporting system and ensure accurate documentation of injuries, near misses, and compliance records. Support environmental compliance by maintaining permits, reporting requirements, and chemical safety programs. Partner with plant teams and project managers to evaluate safety risks in capital projects and implement effective mitigation strategies. You’ll Bring: Associate’s degree in Safety Management or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 2 years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) roles, with OSHA or equivalent certification preferred. Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and ANSI regulations. Ability to work independently while building collaborative partnerships across multiple sites. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with mechanical and chemical safety practices. Willingness to travel up to 20%. We Can Offer You: Benefits are the game changer! We value our employee’s health and happiness by providing new hires benefit eligibility on the 1st of the month following date of hire. Our benefits may include: Competitive medical, dental, life, AD&D, and vision insurance plans. Generous annual time off allotment, including vacation (based on company service), parental leave, paid volunteer time, sick or emergency time, and 12 holidays. Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 per year), scholarships for dependents, monthly cell phone reimbursement, and annual steel toe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement. 401(k), Employee Assistance Program (available to employees and their families), annual bonus program, referral bonus program (up to $1,750), STD, LTD, and much more! Who We Are: Nekoosa is the premier manufacturer of specialty print media, with a 60-year legacy of innovation. We offer an extensive portfolio of pressure sensitive films, waterproof synthetic paper, specialty print media, overlaminates, application tapes, and carbonless papers used to produce general-purpose signage; window, wall, and floor graphics; waterproof menus; cut lettering and decals; and multipart forms. Nekoosa has 6 locations across the U.S. and a partner, Fourbases, in Aalter, Belgium. Our expertise spans coating, converting, and custom plastic extrusion capabilities. We have built an energized culture focused on growth, employee development and market leadership. Our success is rooted in our people, and we are committed to promoting work/life balance and integration by investing significantly in employee-friendly policies and practices. Whether you are looking to start, make a change, or advance your career, find your path at Nekoosa, and leave your mark on the world. The Fine Print: A post-offer background check, and drug screen is required. Nekoosa provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact human resources at hr@nekoosa.com. M2SS Travel Required
Yes . 20% Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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