Safety Coordinator

WestRock Company; Village of Camillus (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in sustainable packaging as a Safety Coordinator. This role is pivotal in fostering a proactive safety culture and ensuring compliance with safety regulations at the facility. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills and a commitment to safety excellence, while sharing the company's values of integrity, respect, and accountability.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Attractive salary reflecting skills and competencies

Corporate culture focused on integrity and accountability

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred but not required.
• OSHA 30 / OSHA 510 certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and management of safety programs.
• Assist with reporting and investigating incidents.
• Partner with Safety Team on safety objectives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical problem solving

Effective communication

Organization and prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

General Information

Job ID

ATR52588

Posting Job Title

Safety Coordinator

Locations

NY Camillus

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

18-Jun-2025

Relocation Support

No

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

The Safety Coordinator will support the Camillus, NY site and assist with the deployment and continuous improvement of programs and systems that support environmental, health and safety excellence. Foster a culture of proactivity, accountability, engagement and sustainability through robust programs and processes with the primary goal of eliminating incidents and injuries. This role will partner with the Safety and Environmental Manager to lead EHS matters to ensure the facility meets or exceeds legislative, corporate and industry requirements, as well as best practice standards.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Provide support to the implementation and management of safety programs such as LOTO, Machine Guarding, PIT safety, Line and equipment opening, Electrical safety, Fall protection/prevention, Hazard Communication, Emergency Response, Hot work, Cranes and hoists, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, etc. to ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable environmental standards.
• Assist with reporting and investigating incidents. Prepare and maintain required reports in internal and company safety management system.
• Integrate and partner with the site Safety team to promote a proactive safety culture focused on incident prevention and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with site Safety Team to organize and participate in safety committee activities.
• Partner with Safety and Environmental manager to develop site specific safety objectives and create action plans to meet those objectives.
• Work with site leadership team to ensure all key EHS operational controls are in place and EHS action items are resolved on a timely basis.
• Ensure timely coordination of all regulatory/Company or site required testing and training.
• Have a relentless pursuit of continuous improvement.
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred but not required.
• OSHA 30 / OSHA 510, Federal and California preferred
• Attention to detail and capability to analyze data and make sound conclusions.
• Strong aptitude for organization, prioritization and managing multiple tasks at the same time.
• Ability to actively participate in team-oriented processes influence team engagement and to drive team decision making to conclusions/solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Analytical problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong focus on results and continuous improvement.
• Relentless pursuit and belief in keeping our team members safe.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• AED/CPR/basic First Aid certifications preferred.
  
  

What We Offer

• Corporate culture is based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
  
  

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

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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