Your Job
Georgia-Pacific Newington Gypsum operations is seeking to hire a Safety Specialist. This is an hourly position that will report to the Manager of Safety & Health at the Newington NH site and support operations. Specifically, this position would assist in general safety compliance, hazard analysis & risk assessment, development of risk reduction controls, emergency response, machine safeguarding, and other safety compliance standards. The employee that aligns with our company values will find fulfillment in being a role model and coach for other employees by practicing our Principle-Base Management (PBM) philosophy, furthering the site's use of HOP concepts, and achieving our Path to Zero (PTZ) goals.
The Portsmouth & surrounding seacoast area offers year-round exceptional outdoor recreation and social activities. The cities of Portland, ME and Boston, MA are a short car ride to the north and south respectively. New York City is only an hour's flight away if you want to catch a Broadway show or two over a weekend getaway.
What You Will Do
- Review, understand and utilize the PBM Guiding Principles and Framework to conduct business at GP
- Learn to perform Hazard Identification Risk Assessments (HIRA) and evaluate risk in existing and future equipment, processes, and operations
- Work with the Safety Manager to review risk assessments and develop actionable strategies and effective metrics to monitor progress and performance
- Work with the sites' Compliance System Owners (CSOs) to assist in the development and implementation of fundamental safety programs. Fundamental programs include, but are not limited to Fall Protection, Confined Space, Emergency Response, Lock Tag Verify, Hazard Communication, Incident Investigation, Mobile Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment, and others
- Work with all aspects of Safety & Health programs, including continuous improvement, compliance program ownership and subject matter expertise
- Provide a visible safety presence in the field with operations, maintenance, and contractor work groups
- Develop and delivery of required regulatory training and orientation
- Communicate with both internal external partners
- Manage multiple projects/initiatives at once, prioritizing appropriately
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Microsoft SharePoint
- Work a flexible schedule to provide safety guidance to night shifts
- Travel less than 10% of your time
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Safety Engineering or other safety related field, OR three (3) or more years working experience in a safety & health, engineering, or leadership role
- Safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial facility
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience working in a Safety & Health role in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent certification
- Certification in Safety or a Safety Related Field
- Experience with OSHA 1910, OSHA 1926, NFPA Codes, and/or ANSI
- Experience and knowledge in recognizing and mitigating hazards
- Experience with significant contributions to facility safety programs (committees, specialized groups, etc.)
- Experience establishing sustainable systems for compliance and continuous improvement
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf