EHS Assistant

Packaging Corporation of America; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks paid vacation

Annual bonus

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking an EHS Assistant to lead safety, environmental, and regulatory activities within the facility. You will support a proactive safety culture, ensure OSHA and EPA compliance, and help drive operational excellence.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and HR to implement improvements, maintain permits, and coordinate drills while promoting a zero-injury mindset across the plant.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering or related discipline.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook; strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist leadership with plant safety, environmental and risk-management programs.
• Drive a zero-injury culture through employee engagement, training and accountability.
• Assist with OSHA compliance, inspections, recordkeeping and corrective actions.
• Conduct incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Maintain environmental permits and programs (air, water, waste, recycling).
• Support emergency response plans and coordinate drills.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and HR on improvements.
• Support capital projects and ensure EHS requirements are met.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

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.

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY (EHS) ASSISTANT

Packaging Corporation of America

Position Summary

The EHS Assistant provides leadership and strategic direction for all environmental, health, safety and regulatory compliance activities within the facility. This role is responsible for supporting a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA and applicable state regulations, minimizing risk, reducing incidents, and supporting operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist leadership with all plant safety, environmental and risk-management programs.
• Drive a zero-injury culture through employee engagement, training and accountability.
• Assist with OSHA compliance, inspections, recordkeeping and corrective actions.
• Conduct incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Assist in upkeep of environmental permits, air, water, stormwater, waste and recycling programs.
• Assist in maintaining emergency response plans and coordinate drills.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and HR to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support capital projects and operational changes to ensure EHS requirements are incorporated.
• Drive behavioral-based safety initiatives and employee engagement.

Interactions

The EHS Assistant will interact with individuals throughout the company and from all types of positions. The individual must be able to develop rapport with co-workers in an effort to establish solid working relationships. Additionally, the EHS Assistant may interact with the external vendors and customers and must be able to positively represent the manager, department, and the company in these situations.

Position Requirements

• Education equivalent to a high school diploma. Some college training preferred.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects and/or requests concurrently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals throughout the company on departmental procedures, policies, and requests for information.
• Previous work experience in a team environment preferred, or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing among co-workers.
• Able to work flexible hours or overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering or related discipline.
• EHS experience within manufacturing, paper, packaging, corrugated or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing OSHA and environmental compliance programs.

This position summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Individuals within this job may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

At PCA we believe that all employees should enjoy a work environment free from all forms of discrimination including harassment based on an employee’s race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other prohibited reason. For additional information see our equal employment opportunity and affirmative action policies.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary range for position: $45,000 - $70,000.
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance.
• 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 401k 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