Safety Clerk

Smurfit Westrock; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Safety Clerk to support a safe, compliant manufacturing environment. You will maintain critical safety programs, training records, and documentation, partnering with production and safety teams to uphold a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities include coordinating training, supporting audits, assisting investigations, and maintaining safety systems and records to drive continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years in administrative, manufacturing, safety, environmental, or operational support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills.
• Effective communication with employees at all levels and ability to run training sessions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of workplace safety principles and procedures.
• Willingness to work overtime and in office/manufacturing settings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain safety training programs for manufacturing employees.
• Support safety compliance with documentation, audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Assist incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Facilitate Safety Committee meetings and safety communications.
• Maintain safety management systems and electronic records.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits (LOTO, fire safety, etc.).
• Collaborate with operations to promote safety culture and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Documentation

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Opportunity

When you join Smurfit Westrock, you will be joining a team that creates sustainable paper and packaging solutions that help move the world forward. As a Safety Clerk, you will play a key role in supporting a safe and compliant manufacturing environment by maintaining critical safety programs, documentation, training records, and compliance activities. You will partner closely with production, leadership, and safety teams to promote a strong safety culture, support continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure adherence to company and regulatory standards. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on employee safety and operational excellence every day.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Coordinate and maintain safety training programs for manufacturing employees, including onboarding, certification tracking, and recurring safety education.
• Support safety compliance initiatives by maintaining accurate documentation, records, audits, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow-up to help prevent future occurrences.
• Facilitate and support Safety Committee meetings, employee engagement activities, safety communications, and awareness programs.
• Maintain safety management systems, databases, spreadsheets, and electronic records to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct and support routine safety inspections and audits, including fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, LOTO programs, machine guarding, and other workplace safety initiatives.
• Partner with operations and leadership teams to promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety procedures, environmental requirements, and regulatory standards while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Required Qualifications

What You Need to Succeed

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of experience in an administrative, manufacturing, safety, environmental, or operational support role.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization and facilitate training sessions.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of workplace safety principles, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments and comply with all safety requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting safety, environmental, health, or compliance programs within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of safety management systems, risk assessment programs, incident reporting, or regulatory compliance processes.
• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, training coordination, or record management.
• Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and incident investigation processes.
• Experience creating presentations, reports, and training materials using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• First Aid, CPR, safety certification, or related training experience.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.