Safety & Training Specialist

Inland Empire Paper Company, operating in Millwood Washington since 1911, strives to be the industry leading custom ground-wood paper supplier through highly efficient production methods, first-in-class customer service, and market defining employee capabilities.

We are seeking an experienced safety and training professional who will assure compliance with Federal and Washington State DOSH safety regulations and reporting requirements.  This person will create, facilitate and support the skills training and development activities for the mill. The ideal candidate will be familiar with a heavy industrial environment and have demonstrated experience in the practical and hands-on application of safety and training. This is an excellent opportunity to really make a difference with our workforce.

Safety Duties Include:

• Ensure effective and practical compliance with Federal OSHA and Washington State L&I regulations.
• Develop and maintain an annual safety training plan that is engaging and compliant.
• Lead the mill safety committee including follow-up and resolution of identified issues.
• Engage employees and supervisors in safety discussions and act on concerns.
• Investigate safety incidents; ensure follow-up and communication to prevent reoccurrence.
• Champion the lockout/tagout process and coordinate equipment lockouts.
• Develop and utilize project Safety checklists.
• Assist in NFPA 70 E compliance.
• Accurately maintain OSHA 300 log and other compliance tracking records.
• Accurately maintain safety files.
• Coordinate SDS information with lab personnel, ensure access to updated information.

Training Duties Include:

• Facilitate and schedule new hires and existing employee training through to completion. Manage individual training plans.
• Track all skills qualifications by employee and maintain training records.
• Communicate regularly with shift supervisors and managers regarding employee progress and qualifications.
• Develop employees to be effective trainers, ensure effective trainer/trainee matching.
• Update new hire orientation.
• Work with maintenance leaders to coordinate apprentice training and completion.
• Develop on-going skills training for journeyman maintenance employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 1-2 years of experience in a safety and training role or in a similar role in a manufacturing environment required, preferably in the paper manufacturing industry. 
• Proven ability to coordinate and carry out responsibilities in concert with others in an organized fashion. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required and must be demonstrated. 
• Must possess comprehensive computer skills in Microsoft Office programs, including PowerPoint. Must be proficient with photo editing and have the ability to use software to track all training. 
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of people in a professional manner and be able to handle several work tasks concurrently.
• Must be able to effectively interact with State agency personnel as needed.

Ability to process confidential information in a professional manner.

• The Safety & Training Specialist pay range is $65k to $90k per year, depending on experience and education.
• Inland Empire Paper Company continues to offer excellent benefits to employees and their families including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, 13 paid holidays per year and 2 weeks of vacation to start (pro-rated first year based on hire date).
• IEP is a smoke-free and drug-free (including cannabis-free) facility running 24/7.
• All job offers and subsequent employment are contingent upon a drug screen and criminal background check.

Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information are respected. Thank you to all applicants for your interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

To learn more about us visit our website: https://iepco.com/