Health & Safety Coordinator

What we offer

Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective 1st of the month following start date
• 401K with 5% company match eligible on the 1st of the month 30 days following your start date
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Product Purchase Program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)
• This position is 100% onsite. Remote work is not available for this position. 

Responsibilities

The Safety Coordinator is an enabler of our safety vision and is responsible for implementing Safety initiatives and strategies for the Macon Georgia site. The safety coordinator will embody our desire to operate at the highest standards to ensure the protection of employees, the public, and the environment. The candidate will display a high level of care toward safety and well-being. This role currently works 12 hour day shift following a set of crew rotations.   

Safety Engagement

• Perform equipment safety audits / inspections
• Respond to plant emergencies (medical, fire, spill, etc.)
• Facilitate hazard assessments process (JSA, Risk Assessments)
• Provide follow up on hazards reported by employees
• Assist supervisors with incident investigation.
• Provide general safety communication to employees
• Drive initiatives to meet ICP SMS requirements
• Establish and maintain a regular floor presence throughout each department as safety liaison and advocate.
   

Administrative and Training

• Maintain records, investigate accidents and injuries, and prepare appropriate reports (e.g., Workers' Compensation, OSHA Log, Monthly KPIs, action plans, etc.).
• Track and trend incidents, injuries, and hazards.
• Respond to general communication
• Perform equipment maintenance (calibrations)
• Develop and conduct employee training programs for accident, fire prevention and protection.
• Provide safety orientation for new employees

Support

• Travel to and support site initiatives
• Attendance and involvement at plant safety committees
• Respond to employee requests

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred BS or AA in Health and Safety

Ability to achieve safety certification within one year of appointment.

At least three (3) years of experience in an industrial setting, with some focus on safety responsibilities

Experience with Incident investigation and root cause analysis

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees.  At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Irving Tissue, we know the key to success is our people. 

We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label. 

We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers. 

Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the Irving Forest Supply Chain, which includes Irving Tissue, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.