Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific Dixie® Consumer Products Operation is seeking a self-motivated and driven Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist to join the Safety Team at our Jackson, TN Dixie facility.

The EH&S Specialist's focus is estimated to consist of 80% Safety and 20% Environmental responsibilities.

The EH&S Specialist is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and overseeing of environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and promote a culture of safety within Georgia-Pacific facilities.

The specialist plays a key role in identifying risks, conducting training, and driving continuous improvement in EH&S performance.

Our Team

The Jackson Plant is part of the Dixie® brand plates and bowls paper products manufacturing operation.

We are proud to safely manufacture quality products that have a competitive advantage and solid growth within the marketplace.

We create a work environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best people.

Our employees help other's and the business reach their full potential, promoting our Principle-Based Management culture to the work they do every day.

Our technology is state of the art, and we will bring the best team together to deliver for our customers, Georgia-Pacific, and the Jackson community.

What You Will Do



* Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture


* Competing demands will require a strong process approach to work, strong organizational skills, teamwork and the ability to establish, communicate and adhere to priorities


* Support facility and department level risk assessments and Improvement Plan development


* Assist in identifying improvement opportunities and implementing corrective actions to reduce risk


* Assist in the ongoing utilization of Hazard Identification Risk Assessments (HIRA) efforts


* Partner with operations to lead hazard identification and risk assessment efforts and identifying/implementing corrective actions that appropriately reduce risk.


* Assist in the development and implementation of core EHS programs i.e., Lock Tag Verify, Confined Space, Emergency Preparedness, Fall Protection, Incident Investigation, Mobile Equipment, Cranes and Rigging, Personal Protective Equipment, and Safe My Life


* Provide leadership and support to mill compliance system owners (CSOs) to ensure they have the knowledge and skills necessary


* Prepare and conduct required regulatory training and work with facility personnel to increase awareness of safety and health issues


* Be a visible presence and EHS resource in the field with operations, maintenance, and contract work groups


* Participate and lead incident investigations, enhancing capability throughout the organization to conduct effective investigations that focus on learning, preventing reoccurrence and improving our capacity to fail s...