We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!  

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.   

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.  

Job Description

Safety Coordinator

Nicholasville, KY

Salary-Exempt

Job Description

Position Overview:

Responsible for supporting and assisting the EHS Manager with safety initiatives within the plant.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Assist EHS Manager to deliver in-house training programs in various areas.
• Support EHS Manager to facilitate work instruction meetings, training sessions and other focus groups as requested.
• Maintains work instruction file database and creates/revises work instructions as necessary. 
• Participates in “Best in Class” initiatives.
• Assist in coordinating Millville Safety Program and be an active member of the Safety Committee.
• Follows-up on safety concerns and works with departments to rectify safety hazards.  Completes safety audit on monthly basis and follow-up on items identified on such audits or those submitted by committee members.
• Performs periodic safety-related audits/inspections and prepares action plans.
• Supports EHS Manager in the incident investigation process.
• Performs risk assessments and job safety analysis as needed.
• Collaborates with appropriate department personnel to resolve identified hazards.
• Maintains the EHS Bulletin boards with updated documentation as needed.
• Performs other safety related duties/assignments as deemed necessary or requested by the EHS Manager.
• Responsible for following Good Manufacturing Practices and any other applicable Prerequisite Programs associated with the Food Safety System
• Understand and follow EHS policy and requirements specified in applicable EHS documents.
• Know where applicable system documents are located.
• Prepare EHS New Hire Folders for orientation.
• Collect and grade New Hire and Temporary Associate Knowledge Check quizzes.
• Assist in other administrative duties related to EHS: filing, copies, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Associates degree, Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Safety Management, Industrial Engineering or equivalent
• Outstanding written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with plant and corporate personnel
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of various computer software and training programs

Competencies:

Amcor Leadership Framework Competencies

Core Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Learning on the Fly
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Drive for Results

3-5 Applicable ALF Competencies:

Organizational Awareness

Influencing Others

Priority Setting

Motivating Others

Managing Vision & Purpose

Relationships:

• Co-workers
• Plant Personnel
• Internal and external customers
• Corporate Personnel

Training Requirements: See Training Matrix for training requirements.

ADA Requirements:

Physical Requirements

☒Normal Vision

☒Distant Vision

☐Near Vision

☒Hearing/ Listening

☒ Sitting

☒Talking/Speaking

☒Hand/Finger Dexterity

☒ Walking

☒Standing

☒Stooping

☒Pushing/Pulling

☒Bending

☒Kneeling

☐Climbing

☐Lifting (amount 50 pounds)

☐Carrying (amount 50 pounds)

☐Driving- Forklift

☒Lifting (amount < 50 pounds)

☒Carrying (amount < 50 pounds)

☐Driving – Automobile/truck/van

☒Safety Sensitive position may be subject to drug testing

Work Environment : Office Environment

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links  "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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