Safety Co-op

Green Bay Packaging; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging is seeking a safety co-op for the Mill Division to gain exposure to occupational safety in a paper mill setting while supporting OSHA compliance and safety program development.

The role includes training, incident analysis, and program coordination with a semester commitment and a full-time summer internship, emphasizing safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS degree in Occupational & Environmental Safety & Health.
• Sophomore year completed or in progress, good academic standing.
• Excellent organizational skills essential for safety program administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain OSHA compliance of safety programs and procedures.
• Conduct employee training as required by OSHA.
• Develop and maintain proactive safety and security programs.
• Coordinate measures to assure compliance with changes in safety-related laws and regulations.
• Conduct root cause analysis of injuries and near misses and recommend risk mitigations.
• Oversee accident investigation programs and analyze trends to prevent future incidents.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Education

BS in Occupational & Environmental Safety & Health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

As a safety co-op, at Green Bay Packaging Mill Division, you will gain exposure to occupational safety in a paper mill setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining OSHA compliance of safety programs and procedures
• Conducting employee training as required by OSHA
• Developing and maintaining proactive safety and security programs
• Coordinating the implementation of measures needed to assure compliance with changes in laws and regulations affecting safety
• Conducting root cause analysis of injuries and near misses and making recommendations for eliminating potential risks
• Overseeing accident investigation programs, developing accident trends and implementing programs/action plans for accident prevention and improving safety performance
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• In pursuit of earning a BS degree in Occupational & Environmental Safety & Health
• Candidates must have completed or be working toward completion of their sophomore year and be in good academic standing
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft applications
• The ideal candidate will have availability to work a semester in addition to a full time summer internship. Hours during the school semester can be part-time and flexible.

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive wage, you will gain occupational safety experience in an environment that prioritizes safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,000 team members and operates more than 40 facilities in 16 states. Green Bay Packaging is committed to innovative product development, sustainable forestry practices, and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information, visit gbp.com.

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