Title:  Specialist, HS & E II

Under guidance of the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager, responsible for:

• Supporting systems of accountability for excellence in the areas of health, safety and environmental for a 100 acre location housing 5 manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution facilities, totaling 1.2 million square feet, and with an employee base of 900 employees. 
• Supporting compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and Graphic Packaging International guidelines.
• Facilitating projects and processes focused on the prevention and/or correction of unsafe working and environmental conditions.
• Facilitating and participating in job safety and hazard analysis, with a preference for engineering solutions.
• Driving initiatives focused on increasing safety awareness, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Providing technical support for HSE projects, investigations, site inspections and audits, and safety activities.
• Inspecting property, equipment, and work practices for compliance with regulatory and insurance carrier standards.
• Shop floor HSE coaching and recognition; assisting with implementation and support of HSE responsibilities.

Required Skills

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in HSE in an industrial manufacturing environment, preferred. (Internships acceptable)

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor's Degree (Occupational Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental, or similar discipline)
• Master’s Degree, or advanced safety certification, preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations

SKILLS:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with others within and outside of the facility.
• Ability to develop and implement HSE programs and processes; develop and implement creative solutions. 
• Ability to develop and effectively deliver training.
• Software Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
• Analytical, critical thinking and organization skills; detail orientation.
• Time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Displays initiative and self-direction; works independently without a great need of supervision.
• Project management skills; ability to manage multiple projects at one time.

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

• Monday - Friday, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends.
• Occasional travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting, walking, or standing for extended periods of time up to 8-hours.
• Occasional lifting to 25 lbs.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices; using various office equipment, hand and electrical tools or equipment.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment in designated areas (Safety Shoes, Hearing Protection, Hair & Beard Netting).
• Ability to work in various temperatures & humidity levels depending on building & department (not all areas are temperature controlled throughout facilities).
• Ability to work overtime (greater than 40 hours per week).
• Ability to work any shift, including 12 hours, evenings, and weekends.

Required Experience

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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com.

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