Engineer Advisor

Graphic Packaging International; Illinois; On-site; USD 112,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking an entry-level Health & Safety professional to support plant safety programs at our Illinois operations. The role emphasizes developing and implementing safety policies, identifying hazards, and training staff to protect worker wellbeing and ensure SQF compliance.

The position requires formal education with relevant experience; the organization values collaboration, diversity and a safe, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• BA or equivalent + 10 yrs related experience
• MA + 8 yrs related experience

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing policies and practices to identify/mitigate hazardous conditions within the workplace
• Identifying potential workplace hazards, unsafe equipment, work practices, and working conditions
• Investigating accidents and liaising with engineers, management, and health and safety regulatory authorities to identify causes of accidents and prevent recurrence
• Providing advice and training on safety protocols and conducting audits to ensure compliance with organization and government standards related to employee health and safety
• Maintaining and analyzing records of workplace injuries, illness, and absences to identify areas of concern and provide information required by regulatory agencies.

Skills

Health & Safety

Policy development

Training

Investigation

Education

BA or equivalent

MA

Job description

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Job Summary

General Employee/Labor Health & Safety work encompasses activities related to the wellbeing of employees including:

• Developing and implementing policies and practices to identify/mitigate hazardous conditions within the workplace
• Identifying potential workplace hazards, unsafe equipment, work practices, and working conditions
• Investigating accidents and liaising with engineers, management, and health and safety regulatory authorities to identify causes of accidents and prevent their recurrence
• Providing advice and training on safety protocols and conducting audits to ensure compliance with organization and government standards related to employee health and safety
• Maintaining and analyzing records of workplace injuries, illness, and absences to identify areas of concern and provide information required by regulatory agencies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Individuals in these roles have a functional knowledge focus and are primarily responsible for achieving results through their own work and through teams that they may be part of.
• Requires the application of theoretical knowledge typically gained through formal education (i.e. a postsecondary degree) and on the job training.
• Progression within the levels reflects increased functional expertise, scope and complexity of work, and ability to influence others.
• May mentor, coach and/or train less experienced co-workers.
• Specialized depth and breadth of expertise in own discipline or field.
• Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Considered expert in field within the organization.
• Develops solutions to complex issues; analysis requires in depth evaluation of variable factors and regular use of ingenuity and innovation.
• Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results and innovative solutions.
• Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives.
• Effects of decisions are long-lasting and heavily influence the organization's future.
• Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would result in the expenditure of large amounts of company resources.Works under minimal direction.
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment; influences others.
• Serves as consultant to leadership and special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and objectives.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation

Education & Experience

BA or equivalent + 10 yrs related experience, or MA + 8 yrs related experience

Disclaimer

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Career Level

Entry-level, apprentice

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Curiosity
• Interpersonal Skills
• Influence Skills
• Self-Starter
• Negotiation Skills
• Organization Skills
• Results Oriented

Pay Range

$112,100.00 - $149,400.00

Pay Range: $112,100.00 - $149,400.00

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [e-mail]