HEALTH & SAFETY SPECIALIST

Packaging Corporation of America; Gladstone (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with company matching

Retirement Savings Plan

Educational Assistance Program

11 paid holidays

Vacation Time – 3 weeks

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America seeks a Health and Safety Specialist for the Gladstone, VA Riverville Paper Mill. You will develop and implement programs for accident prevention, conduct site safety audits, and ensure compliance with OSHA and other safety laws.

The role demands strong communication, training delivery, and teamwork across multiple facilities, with EMT certification being a plus as you lead emergency response and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, environmental engineering, occupational health and safety, or a related field.
• 2 years’ experience in the safety field preferred; manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, Workers' Comp laws, EPA regulations, and industrial hygiene.
• Familiar with safety-related equipment and calibration tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities with cross‑level interfacing.
• Capable of preparing and presenting training sessions to mill employees.
• Certified EMT would be a plus.
• Experience working in a team environment and effective information sharing.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the mill-wide safety committee and Emergency Response team.
• Coordinate, develop, update and deliver safety training across facilities.
• Implement corporate safety policies to comply with OSHA and health laws.
• Work with the Site Worker Compensation Administrator to manage claims.
• Lead audit teams to identify pre-accident trends and take corrective actions.
• Maintain records and deliver reports to management on safety metrics.
• Support plant emergency operations and OSHA compliance.

Skills

Safety knowledge

OSHA standards

Effective communication

Training delivery

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, environmental engineering, occupational health and safety, or a related field

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.

People

• Customers
• Trust

We are seeking resumes for a Health and Safety Specialist at our Gladstone VA. Riverville Paper Mill.

Position Summary

The Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing programs for accident prevention, conducting site safety audits; making recommendations for compliance with regulations pertaining to occupational and environmental safety, health and fire prevention, and working with employees to implement accident prevention measures.

Dimensions

This position would report to a Safety Supervisor or Manager either at a PCA location or the corporate office.

Principle Accountabilities

• Participate in the mill-wide safety committee and the Emergency Response team to implement and improve corporate safety programs.
• Coordinate, develop, update, and deliver safety training programs to employees at multiple facilities on safety procedures associated with operations, equipment and materials.
• Implements corporate safety policies to comply with OSHA and other safety and health laws.
• Works with the Site Worker Compensation Administrator to manage Work Compensation Claims.
• Recognize hazardous conditions and unsafe acts and their cause and make appropriate corrective measures.
• Respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
• Coordinate and audit plant incident investigation process.
• Lead audit teams to identify pre-accident trends, determine compliance with established safety/health procedures and recommend appropriate actions. Perform follow up on corrective actions.
• Conduct routine analysis of work processes for potential hazards, verify materials and equipment used meets standards, reviews equipment maintenance procedures and ensures preventive maintenance schedules are properly defined.
• Facilitate meetings including safety team meetings, problem solving teams/meetings, and EHS planning meetings. Facilitate and manage plant safety committee activities.
• Keep accurate and timely records and deliver reports by scheduled deadlines.
• Participate in all aspects of the Plant Emergency Operations Team (40+ employees), including but not limited to, training, equipment requirements & distributions along with OSHA compliance.
• Maintains adequate records and prepares reports for management with recommendations for appropriate actions.
• Implement hazardous waste control and disposal activities including training, collection, disposal, and records maintenance, as well as conservation programs within the organization.
• Know and follow policies and procedures of the company, share information that would benefit other members of the team and find ways to improve the delivery of service to our customers.
• Strive to continually strengthen PCA’s business philosophy of meeting needs and exceeding expectations for customers specifically supporting PCA’s Commitment to Service which involves doing what’s right for our customers, focusing on strategies that add value and support growth, and keeping the promises that we make.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in industrial engineering, environmental engineering, occupational health and safety, or a related field.
• 2 years’ experience in the safety field preferred. Experience within the manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of safety compliance software as well as Microsoft Office required.
• Familiar with and able to use and calibrate safety-related equipment, i.e., noise level meters, light meters, anemometer, etc.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, Workers Comp Laws, EPA regulations and industrial hygiene practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with all levels within the company as well as organizations outside PCA
• Capable of preparing and presenting training sessions to all levels of mill employees on topics related to occupational safety and health.
• Certified EMT would be a plus
• Speak effectively and make use of audiovisual aids.
• Previous experience working in a team environment preferred, or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing among co-workers
• Effective problem identification and resolution skills

Compensation & Benefits

Starting salary range for position: $70,400-$88,000.

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k with company matching
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Educational Assistance Program
• 11 paid holidays
• Vacation Time – 3 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Compensation And Benefits

• Starting salary range for position: $70,400-$88,000.
• 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.
• 11 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