HSE Coordinator

International Paper; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

International Paper in Carson, CA is seeking an HSE Coordinator to support local, state, and federal Health, Safety and Environmental programs at the plant. The role focuses on compliance, risk reduction, and promoting a strong safety culture.

Key duties include driving safety metrics, leading inspections, conducting incident investigations, coordinating training, and developing corrective action plans with site leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated safety experience; safety leadership preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules including varied shifts.
• Must confront unsafe acts and take corrective action.
• Lead by example and follow plant safety policies.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; data analysis and reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Support safety culture and proactive risk management throughout the facility.
• Maintain safety performance metrics and monthly reporting.
• Deliver reports to site management on task completion.
• Coordinate HSE inspections and corrective actions with site leaders.
• Conduct incident investigations and develop corrective action plans.
• Lead contractor safety efforts and develop work plans.

Skills

Safety leadership

Flexible scheduling

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

MS Office

Tools

IPS or similar platforms

Job description

Position Title

JOB DESCRIPTION

HSE Coordinator

Pay Rate

$35.83/hr.

Category/Shift

Hourly Full-Time (Flexible to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays if necessary )

Physical Location:

Carson Container Facility

1350 E. 223rd Street

Carson, CA 90745

Objective:

Support and execute all local, state, and federal Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulatory requirements and company HSE programs at the plant level to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and promote a strong safety culture.

Key Functions

• Support and foster a positive safety culture by promoting safe behaviors and proactive risk management throughout the facility.
• Maintain and update safety performance metrics, including leading indicators, SIF project tracking, monthly reporting, and IPS data management.
• Deliver reports to site management to track completion of critical tasks.
• Maintain filling system - VOC Tracking (monthly), waste water management, permit management.maintain certifications (required competency), inspections (storm water, cyclone, silo, etc.).
• Required submissions - HMBP, waste water surcharge/ summary reports, air tracking, storm water, training/change management/ECMS updates, waste management, etc.
• Monitor and maintain employee training compliance through monthly training matrix reviews, new hire safety onboarding, and makeup training processes.
• Responsible for plant-wide HSE communications from Corporate/ Regional HSE.
• Participate in HSE calls and communicate/distribute materials to site leaders.
• Coordinate HSE inspections as appropriate, review inspection results with site leaders to ensure deficiency correction.
• Conduct incident investigations, complete investigation files, enter into IPS, update, move incident through workflow stages, and develop corrective action plans
• Drive employee engagement and safe behavior through SWC completion and reviews, top observations and action plans based on observation findings from data gathered, communicate SWC results as needed.
• Lead and maintain contractor safety effort. Assist in development of contractor work plans and monitor compliance.
• Coordinate and lead Key Element Survey (KES) activities, develop corrective action plans, assign responsibilities, and track completion.
• Ensure active participation and effectiveness of the Safety Committee across all departments and shifts.
• Partner with site leadership to develop and implement annual site-specific HSE objectives and improvement plans.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety, environmental compliance, and risk reduction.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated safety experience in the past, safety leadership role preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible schedules, including various shifts as business needs require.
• Must be willing to confront unsafe acts and conditions and take necessary corrective action including follow-up.
• Must lead by example and consistently adhere to all plant safety policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including:
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Email communication and calendar management
• Data analysis, charts, and reporting
• Trend analysis and performance tracking
• Safety and compliance management systems (IPS or similar platforms)

About Us

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].