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 Certification
• Incident Command Training qualified with experience in an incident command role

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 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 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, educational assistance , and may also include infertility assistance , paid parental leave and adoption assistance . Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information:

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