Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is seeking Safety Associates for our Entry Level Professional (ELP) Program to join our teams in Summer 2024 at one of our many nationwide locations!
Georgia-Pacific, a Koch Industries company, is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose, and related chemicals. The company employs more than 30,000 people at approximately 300 locations in North and South America. Georgia-Pacific creates long-term value by using resources efficiently to provide innovative products and solutions that meet the needs of customers and society, while operating in a manner that is environmentally and socially responsible and economically sound.
Our Team
We believe that everyone should be an entrepreneur no matter what role they are in. As an ELP hire, there are countless opportunities for you to be challenged, have your voice heard, and gain real experience within our companies. Sound exciting? Do you want to be a part of meaningful work? Kickstart your career with us by applying today! Our opportunities for Safety Associates are in-person nationwide!
What You Will Do
Complete an unprecedented skill-building opportunity which prepares its participants for a career in safety and health at GP.
Receive hands-on training and practical application of safety and health practices at GP, along with exposure to business and manufacturing processes.
Launch your career with an orientation to our company, to safety and health, and to the GP Safety Center of Excellence.
Be assigned to a manufacturing location for 6-12 months and become an integral part of the facility team while working with an experienced mentor.
Up to 25% travel where individual will engage with the Safety Center of Excellence team on scheduled off-site safety and health audits, IH surveys, Process Safety applications, training programs, seasonal outages, meetings, and other opportunities in different businesses and geographical areas.
May be offered an opportunity to gain exposure to subject matter experts as well as key leaders in our manufacturing facilities located across the country.
Understand, develop, apply, and coach employees on our culture of Principle Based Management.
Upon successful completion of the ELP Program, participants may move into a full-time position and continue their career as a safety and health professional.
NOTE: Availability of locations may change throughout the recruiting season. Potential locations could include Emporia, VA, Milan, MI and a host of other sites that span across the Southeast, Midwest and West Coast!
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Enrolled in a degree or alternative program. (e.g., 2-year technical college program, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.).
Eligible for full time employment on or before Summer 2024.
Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
What Will Put You Ahead
Enrolled in an Occupational Safety and Health or Engineering degree program.
Previous intern, co-op or work experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment in either occupational or process safety
Ability to relocate per program requirements.
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: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
