Position: Safety Specialist Job Code: OPHSP2 + Specialist, Safety Location: Evadale, TX The Opportunity: Reporting to the Sr Manager Safety & Security, this position is expected to be visible throughout the manufacturing areas, interface with employees concerning health & safety, assess hazards, & implement practices to reduce hazards. The Specialist, Safety will use a proactive & collaborative approach when working with operations, management, & other support groups to create a healthy and safe work environment. This position has responsibility for supporting safety, emergency response, safety training programs, policies, & procedures to ensure the mill complies with all applicable health & safety corporate initiatives & regulations to achieve an accident-free workplace. How you will impact Smurfit WestRock: * Integrate continuous safety system improvements by driving employee engagement to achieve desired results * Participate in the planning & implementation of communication strategies to deliver accurate, consistent, & timely information on business safety issues & employee concerns * Plan & implement safety policies & procedures in compliance with WestRock policies, local, & federal OSHA regulations * Inspect facilities, machinery, & safety equipment to identify & correct potential hazards, & to ensure safety regulation compliance * Review employee safety programs to determine adequacy * Will be responsible for driving the preparation activities for the Performance Standard audit with support from senior safety leaders * This individual will act as the facilitator for all Performance Standard team meetings and development of corrective action plans to resolve GAPs identified during the mill self-assessments and audits. * Develop / and facilitate safety meeting presentations. * Serve as a training facilitator for compliance topics * Participate as a Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) Advocate * Interview employees to obtain information about work environments, incidents, & feedback for workplace improvements * Assist with coordination of industrial hygiene program * Be responsible for helping manage the SDS system within the mill this includes chemical approvals, uploading of SDSs and annual auditing of inventory. * Support the Emergency Response Team * Perform field High Risk Task audits and develop corrective action plans for resolution of findings. * Participate in project reviews & management of change to ensure health & safety issues are adequately addressed prior to the startup of the process. Involvement in operational readiness reviews & approval of written operating procedures * Be a resource for incident investigations - identify root causes of near misses, injuries & property damage to prevent future events of the same nature. Be a resource to operations & support groups so that incident reports are entered in a timely manner & corrective actions completed * This position will be required to work all annual and daily outages as scheduled. This may require working 12 hour shifts up to 21 days straight when needed. These shifts can include nights and weekends. This position will be responsible for taking call for the mill every three weeks. What you need to succeed: * High School diploma or G.E.D. * 5+ yrs. SAFETY experience at a paper mill or related business experience * Thorough knowledge of safety standards and methodologies * Specialist, Safety must be able to work in extreme hot & cold temperatures & industrial environments including routinely climbing ladders & stairs * Strong technical understanding of Federal & State Safety & Health regulations * Experience working with unions preferred * Experience working with regulatory agencies on behalf of company required. Experience working with Corporate EH&S group is a must * Electrical experience is a plus * Must be proficient with Microsoft office suite * Proven record of critical thinking and problem-solving * Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage and inspire others to comply with safety policies and standards * Inspire others to develop themselves and seek out continuous learning opportunities by serving as a role model and seeking out personal developmental opportunities * Government or professional training and compliance courses (e.g., OSHA 30-hour training) are preferred What we offer: * Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence. * Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities. * An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential. * Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more! * A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work JD Here 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. 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.