Safety Clerk 1st Shift at Smurfit Westrock in Winston-Salem Manufacturing, NC

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate. Summary : The Safety Clerk position is responsible for assisting with safety related compliance by keeping safety related documentation updated and organized, training others in safety topics, assisting with the facilitation of safety related tasks, and follow up with all safety related duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Responsible for all safety related training for the manufacturing department employees. This includes but not limited to monthly training topics, aerial lift, forklift, LOTO etc. Attend WestRock safety training as needed. Assist with or facilitate all aspects of the monthly Safety Committee Meeting including the PowerPoint presentation and any other related activities. Organize and communicate all key points from each meeting to plant employees. Update and review all job hazard analysis (JHA’s), pre-task analysis documents, high risk task activities, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Ergonomic Assessments, and various updates related to WestRock Merchandising Displays Safety Program. Update and enter safety information in the Gensuite system. This includes but not limited to injury reporting, concerns reporting, near miss reporting etc. Assist with and/or head incident investigations and HOP events. Assist with compliance regarding safety management system (SMS) audits and internal audits. Data entry and maintenance of: training and development center system, divisional safety matrix, Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), safety suggestions, electronic files, safety contest and games files, etc. Responsible for the completion weekly and monthly safety audits. To include but not limited to fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, etc. Assist and support the activities of the First Responder Program. Update and review that WestRock is in compliance with the electrical qualifications list, welding qualification list, lanyard/harness inspections, aerial lift inspections, ladder inspections, new and existing equipment safety checklist, confined space list, and AED. Update and revise safety specific spreadsheets. Participate in weekly and monthly safety conference calls. Establish and maintain a user friendly hard copy filing system for safety moving towards electronic filing. Maintain and update safety bulletin boards, stock safety supplies such as ear plugs, safety glasses etc. Environmental duties as assigned. Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures. Overtime is required. Serve as the back-up for the safety manager Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Safety - Includes following safety rules and regulations, working to create and maintain good housekeeping, knowledge and use of safety equipment, active participation in safety effort, attending safety meetings, confronting others regarding safety, reporting incidents and near misses, correcting unsafe conditions. Quality - Evaluates the ability of employee to produce superior products or services, meeting all specifications and expectations, free of errors or waste. Includes accuracy, following correct procedures, such as, GMP, SOP, ISO requirements, performing all quality checks, complete and legible documentation. Knowledge of Field - Relates to employee’s understanding and knowledge of duties, methods and procedures required by the job. Indicators are troubleshooting skills, technical competence, application of training, tho