Safety Coordinator

Pactiv Evergreen; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Safety Coordinator in Covington, Georgia. This role involves actively participating in safety and health programs, focusing on injury prevention and compliance improvements. You will engage with employees, lead training sessions, and serve as the Subject Matter Expert on Behavior Based Safety. Join a company committed to innovation and sustainability, where your efforts will directly contribute to a safer work environment. If you are dedicated to fostering a culture of safety and engagement, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Benefits

401(K) with company match

Educational assistance

Employee discount program

Health care options

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending accounts

Well-being reward program

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety programs like Lockout Tagout and PPE.
• Experience in coaching and engaging employees in safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety training and compliance initiatives at the facility.
• Engage with teams to improve safety and injury prevention efforts.

Skills

Safety Compliance

Behavior Based Safety (BBS)

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Skills

Coaching Skills

Industrial Environment Experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calculator

Tape Measure

Job description

Overview

Safety Coordinator | Hiring Immediately | Covington, Georgia

Available shift:

1st Shift

8-Hours

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Compensation:

• Competitive starting pay range of $31.52-$37.93 per hour, paid weekly
• Pay Competitive starting pay rate based on experience and qualifications
• Increases Eligible for annual and skilled-based wage increases
• Bonuses Eligible for monthly bonuses based upon plant productivity
• Add EXTRA money to your paycheck by referring friends and family

Benefits:

• Eligible for benefits first of the month following hire date
• Multiple medical and prescription drug coverage options
• Choice of an Employer-Funded Health Care Account (HCA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Integrated healthcare programs – telemedicine, chronic condition, weight management, and msk health
• Multiple dental and vision plan coverage options
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Healthcare, dependent care
• Company provided life and accidental death, short and long-term disability programs
• Supplemental life, accidental death, and disability buy-up options
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Employee well-being reward program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Child and family care support program
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement program
• Employee discount program
• 401(K) with 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100% vesting in all company provided money immediately)

Responsibilities

This position is for Pactiv Evergreen Inc.

Summary:

The site Hourly Safety Coordinator’s role is to have an active role in the location safety and health programs that lead to injury prevention, compliance improvements, and enhanced employee engagement.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

The primary job duties and responsibilities will include improving the injury prevention, employee engagement, and compliance activities at the assigned location.

• Active participant on all location employee-led team projects.
• Communicate team projects to peers and location leaders.
• Serve as the location Subject Matter Expert on Behavior Based Safety (BBS) and train co-workers on the BBS Program.
• Conduct (when appropriate) Safety Training (Monthly, Refresher, Initial, etc) for peers, new hires, visitors, and vendors.
• Audit On-The-Job Training for gaps. Identify and help correct gaps identified in the On-The-Job Training programs.
• Participate in Tier I and Tier II Sessions. The Safety Coordinator will have responsibilities for safety board updates and safety related follow-ups identified during the sessions.
• Train leaders and peers on the 1 on 1 Engagements and Near Miss Reporting Programs. Analyze data generated by existing programs to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Follow-up on Safety Flashes/Alerts from other locations.
• Honor the site-specific standard work activities assigned to the Site Safety Coordinator.
• Other tasks aligned with the compliance, injury prevention, and employee engagement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Passionate about safety as it relates to employee engagements, compliance, and injury prevention.
• Baseline knowledge of programs such as Lockout Tagout, PPE, Machine Guarding, Forklift Safety, Behavior Based Safety, 1 on 1 Engagements, Employee Led Teams, etc.
• Basic Microsoft skills (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc).
• Competent in the use of a calculator and ruler/tape measure.
• Proficient in the English Language (read, write, talk).
• Capable of communicating in front of large groups and interacting with peers and site leaders.
• Reliable/Dependable as it relates to completing work assignments.
• Accomplished in coaching peers. Willingness to coach leaders.
• Experience working in an industrial/manufacturing/warehouse environment.

Physical Requirements/ Environmental/ Working Conditions:

• The Safety Coordinator will primarily work Monday through Friday.
• The Site Safety Coordinator may need to work on weekends, holidays, or alternative shifts.
• Non-traditional work schedules will be based on location needs or specific situations.
• This position is located in a manufacturing location.
• This position will have a mix of office activities and shop floor based activities.
• Standing for lengthy periods (frequent).
• Sitting for extended periods (frequent).
• Climbing up/down stairs/ladders/platforms (occasional).
• Working in a manufacturing environment that includes periods of hot and cold weather, dust, noise above 85 dBA, occasional odors, and moving equipment (frequent).
• Working at ground level (frequent).
• Working outside the manufacturing plant – outside property (occasional).
• Working inside the manufacturing plant (frequent).
• Roof access (occasional).

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com.

Pactiv Evergreen-Covington, Ga.

Covington is a city and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, located 35 miles east of Atlanta. As of the 2010 Census, its population was 13,118.

The plant was built in 1967 manufactures polystyrene foam containers, and has approximately 370 Pactiv employees.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call [phone] or email [e-mail].

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies.