The Safety Specialist provides support and leadership to the Florence Mill, to reduce the frequency and severity of occupational injuries and illnesses and to ensure sustainable compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations. THE OPPORTUNITY: The Safety Specialist has primary responsibility for assisting the Safety Manager and supporting Mill operations as needed. The Safety Specialist will report to the Safety Manager. HOW YOU WILL IMPACT SMURFIT WESTROCK: * Administers and models safety in his/her area of responsibility; participates in and supports the safety programs for the Mill; ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA and mill safety rules. * Leads culture change towards an injury-free facility through leadership, increased employee engagement, effective training and coaching, on-the floor interactions, and rule compliance. * Identifies safety needs for the mill; gathers technical data, cost, or other relevant information; makes verbal and written reports/recommendations to senior management. * Fully focused and engaged in all aspects of designated responsibility * Provides guidance to ensure compliance with all safety policies * Provides updates on safety items * Assists with the development and implementation of safety topics including but not limited to lockout, ergonomics, machine guarding, hazard communication and site security * Maintains frequent communication with the Safety Manager to provide technical resource guidance and to ensure consistent implementation of safety process tools that support WestRock\u2019s strategic safety plans and objectives WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: * Bachelor\u2019s degree in safety or related field * Good written and verbal communication skills * Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs * Proficient with OSHA Standards * Must pass site required background check, physical, and drug screen COMPETENCIES: * Safety * Ability to Execute * Champion of & Adaptor to Change * Customer Focused * Decision Making/Judgment * Initiative * Problem Solving/Analysis * Influence & Persuasion * Integrity * Communication Keywords: safety engineer, safety engineering, safety specialist, safety coordinator, LOTO, machine guarding, ladder safety, working at heights, PPE, OSHA, paper, paper mill, manufacturing 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.