Safety Emergency Response Specialist

Your Job

The Georgia Pacific Naheola Mill , located in Pennington, AL , is currently recruiting for a Shift Safety Emergency Response Team (SERT) Specialist .

This position will assume an incident command role and lead in-house Responders (SERT Team members), as well as work closely with other Safety team members and mill Security.

The role primarily supports the mill's emergency response efforts.

This is a full-time position responsible for responding to all mill emergencies, assuming an incident command role, and leading in-house responders in the mitigation and control of those emergencies.

The position works a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

Our Team

The Naheola Mill is the largest employer in the community and actively supports community outreach, workforce development, and education.

The area offers excellent outdoor activities, including world-class hunting and access to the Tombigbee River for fishing, boating, and water skiing.

Residents enjoy a mild climate, low cost of living, and proximity to the Gulf Coast's beaches and resorts.

As part of Koch, Georgia-Pacific is a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, and building products.

We also operate a major recycling business.

With over 30,000 employees in more than 150 locations, we're committed to meeting customer needs with quality products and continuous innovation.

What You Will Do



* Respond to all mill emergencies, including medical incidents, fires, HAZMAT situations, and confined space rescues.


* Assume the role of incident commander during emergencies.


* Lead in-house responders (ERT members) in mitigation and emergency control efforts.


* Maintain emergency response equipment, conduct drills, and train team members.


* Perform monthly fire extinguisher inspections, quarterly fire hose inspections and fire hose testing .


* Coordinate with the Safety Department to execute the mill safety plan, conduct safe work practice audits, participate in incident investigations, and serve as a safety resource on shift.


* Willing and able to work twelve (12) hour rotating shifts.


* Willing and able to work scheduled off days, holidays, and weekends as needed.


* Experienced in using Microsoft Office tools as follows:



* Excel: Sorting data, creating tables, and generating graphs


* Outlook: Scheduling tasks, managing calendar invitations, and professional correspondence


* Word: Document creation and editing


* PowerPoint: Presentation creation and editing

The Experience You Will Bring



* High School diploma or GED


* Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification, National or State , OR ability to complete certification within 12 months of hire date


* One (1) or more years' experience with occupational health programs in an industrial or manufacturing setting

What Will Put You Ahead



* Firefighter One (I) or higher


* OSHA 30-hour General Industry ...