WestRock Company
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Safety Coordinator position at WestRock Company. Location: Covington, VA. Employment Type: Full Time. Position
Safety Coordinator Job Code: OPHSP2 + Specialist, Safety Location: Covington, VA The Opportunity
The Safety and Health Coordinator is a member of the WestRock-Covington Safety and Health Team. This position provides Safety & Health technical consulting support and leadership to the Covington Mill, to ensure sustainable compliance and reduce the frequency and severity of occupational injuries and illnesses and associated workers’ compensation costs. Responsibilities
Provide leadership to help in the development, implementation and maintenance of procedures and programs designed to create a Zero Injury Culture. Support the implementation of the WestRock Annual Safety and Health Strategy to achieve a Zero Injury Culture Plan and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations Support the Hazard Recognition & Control Processes that identify and control physical hazards through on-site inspections Prepare studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies Inspect organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determine corrective or preventative measures, and follow up to ensure measures are implemented Lead the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperate in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations Work with the Nurse to track all activity for the facility related to lost work time, return to work initiatives, and restricted duty provision Provide information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions Provide tactical oversight of programs such as Mobile Equipment, Lock Out Tag Out, incident investigation, risk assessment and required medical surveillance programs Stay current on regulatory requirements by reviewing statutes, regulations, licenses, and permits Maintain knowledge on the scientific and technical aspects of regulatory requirements and how they may impact sites Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Biology, Chemistry, or similar technical discipline with some heavy industry experience Preferred: 1 – 3 years heavy industry experience EHS experience in manufacturing: planning and implementing Health & Safety programs in a manufacturing environment Experience with regulatory compliance, incident investigation, and safety engineering Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present training clearly; able to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Excellent organizational skills; able to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Strong analytical and problem solving skills Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Computer skills: spreadsheet and word processing software Some weekend call duty and support for production outages Up to 10% travel may be required What We Offer
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence Comprehensive training with learning and development opportunities An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and more A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers Candidates may be required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, before starting employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
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Safety Coordinator position at WestRock Company. Location: Covington, VA. Employment Type: Full Time. Position
Safety Coordinator Job Code: OPHSP2 + Specialist, Safety Location: Covington, VA The Opportunity
The Safety and Health Coordinator is a member of the WestRock-Covington Safety and Health Team. This position provides Safety & Health technical consulting support and leadership to the Covington Mill, to ensure sustainable compliance and reduce the frequency and severity of occupational injuries and illnesses and associated workers’ compensation costs. Responsibilities
Provide leadership to help in the development, implementation and maintenance of procedures and programs designed to create a Zero Injury Culture. Support the implementation of the WestRock Annual Safety and Health Strategy to achieve a Zero Injury Culture Plan and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations Support the Hazard Recognition & Control Processes that identify and control physical hazards through on-site inspections Prepare studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies Inspect organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determine corrective or preventative measures, and follow up to ensure measures are implemented Lead the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperate in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations Work with the Nurse to track all activity for the facility related to lost work time, return to work initiatives, and restricted duty provision Provide information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions Provide tactical oversight of programs such as Mobile Equipment, Lock Out Tag Out, incident investigation, risk assessment and required medical surveillance programs Stay current on regulatory requirements by reviewing statutes, regulations, licenses, and permits Maintain knowledge on the scientific and technical aspects of regulatory requirements and how they may impact sites Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Biology, Chemistry, or similar technical discipline with some heavy industry experience Preferred: 1 – 3 years heavy industry experience EHS experience in manufacturing: planning and implementing Health & Safety programs in a manufacturing environment Experience with regulatory compliance, incident investigation, and safety engineering Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present training clearly; able to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Excellent organizational skills; able to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Strong analytical and problem solving skills Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Computer skills: spreadsheet and word processing software Some weekend call duty and support for production outages Up to 10% travel may be required What We Offer
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence Comprehensive training with learning and development opportunities An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and more A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers Candidates may be required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, before starting employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
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