at Georgia Pacific in Mogadore, Ohio, United States
Job Description
Georgia-Pacific is seeking Health & Safety Co-op to join our team September 2024 - February 2025 at one of our many nationwide locations.
The Georgia-Pacific Safety and Health C-op Program is designed to provide meaningful real-work experience. Our co-ops will gain exposure to products that GP manufactures, as well as the diverse safety functions and responsibilities that a Safety Leader has at a manufacturing location. Planned career networking events and focused mentoring prepare our co-ops for a career within the Georgia-Pacific safety team.
Our Team
Successful co-ops will combine scholastic knowledge with on-the-job and computer-based training to develop a basic understanding of Georgia-Pacific's safety programs, policies, and procedures. They will also identify opportunities that drive value for the company, such as streamlining processes, improving efficiency and reducing waste. Learning experiences will be enhanced by interactions with business partners in accounting, operations, information technology, engineering and other areas.
Responsibilities may include work in the following areas:
Participate in and lead incident investigations and learning teams using the PBM principles and framework.
Participate on the plant's joint union and management safety team and complete other initiatives which drive safety excellence.
Perform audits and inspections. Coach employees to assist in connecting front-line employees with safety initiatives and goals.
Present pre-developed safety topics and new hire orientation.
Management of incident database to ensure incidents are tracked and manage corrective action closure.
Encourage the Principled Based Management culture by seeking knowledge and sharing knowledge with employees; embrace different perspectives.
Be willing to transform; Seek, develop, and utilize our visions, strategies, methods, and products to create the greatest value; demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and motivation to succeed.
What You Will Do
Gain an in-depth understanding of safety fundamentals and application of them in a manufacturing setting.
Learn and get involved with different departments at the facility to better understand how it correlates with EHS; Understand the operational processes that take place throughout the plant.
Take initiative to determine growth opportunities with the plant's EHS culture.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Enrolled in a degree or alternative program. (e.g., 2-year technical college program, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.)
* Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship
What Will Put You Ahead
* Analytical and organizational skills
* Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks
* Interpersonal communication and collaborative teamwork
* Effective oral and written communication skills
* Proficiency in Excel, Access and other Microsoft applications is preferred
* Ability to learn new software applications quickly
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 [2] 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 [3] 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,... For full info follow application link.
