Mill Safety & Compliance Specialist

Packaging Corporation of America; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 70,400 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid vacations and holidays

Educational assistance

401k plan with matching contributions

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Valdosta, GA, seeks an Occupational Health & Safety Specialist to establish a safe work environment and manage compliance requirements. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in safety management and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing facility. The role offers a competitive salary range of $70,400-$90,000, comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, along with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a chemical/manufacturing facility.
• Successful completion of a drug screen is required.
• Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish a safe work environment by leading safe work practices.
• Assist in completing corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage chemical and fire monitors and alarms.
• Conduct audits of asset-related items.
• Participate in injury and property loss investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety management or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Job description

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY SPECIALIST (VALDOSTA MILL)

Job Description

Posted Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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.

We are seeking resumes for multiple Occupational Health & Safety Specialist in our Valdosta, GA. Paper Mill.

Principal Accountabilities:

Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading safe work practices.

Assist responsible parties in completing corrective and preventive actions.

Responsible for fire asset management, including fire protection systems, i.e., extinguishers, hoses, and alarms.

Maintain chemical and fire monitors and alarms.

Manage and maintain the mill’s evacuation system, including emergency lights.

Work with external agencies conducting safety inspections, safety inspections with OSHA compliance officers, insurance company representatives, local fire department, etc. Record and follow up on their recommendations.

Assist with the development of safety curriculum and the instruction of employees.

Provide support for employee-driven safety committees and roles, including the Mill’s Emergency Response Team.

Conduct audits of asset-related items, e.g., pipe insulation, cable tray cleanliness.

Provide technical support for all functional departments to meet their business and compliance needs.

Provide appropriate presentation topics and materials for employee safety meetings.

Participate in injury and property loss investigations.

Draft incident analysis policy and procedures.

Assist in the development of loss control policies.

Develop and expand an atmosphere where all employees feel responsible for safety and pursue it daily.

Provide immediate coaching and correction of unsafe practices and conditions.

Maintain knowledge of corporate, division, state, and federal rules and regulations, and labor agreements.

Carry out additional functions delegated by the Safety Management Team.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in safety management, loss control, or industrial hygiene/safety, or the equivalent training and/or relevant experience

Experience - A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a chemical/manufacturing facility

Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Project, and AutoCAD.

Successful completion of a drug screen is required, and authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

Pulp & Paper industry experience preferred.

Must possess a strong work ethic and leadership qualities.

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects and/or requests concurrently.

The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multitask, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers

Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.

Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.

Ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety.

Demonstrate leadership skills and abilities.

Strong planning and follow-up skills.

Excellent people and process management skills.

Problem Solving Ability to find creative and effective solutions to complex Health & Safety challenges.

Analytical Skills Strong capabilities for analyzing data and evaluating scientific information to develop accurate assessments.

PAY & BENEFITS:

PCA provides a competitive, comprehensive benefits package.
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Savings Plan

Educational Assistance Program

11 paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary range for position: [$70,400-$90,000 ].
• 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

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.