Safety Co-op - Macon, GA - Winter 2025
Safety Co-op - Macon, GA - Winter 2025 - 8 month term preferred- 4 month term potentially available
At Irving Tissue, we recognize that the key to our success is our people. Irving Tissue is a leading manufacturer of premium tissue products – including national brands and private label. We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers. We are also part of a larger organization that acts responsibly when it comes to sustainable practices that begins with a history rooted since 1957. We have planted 1.1 billion trees since then, and have been recognized as a Carbon Neutral Forest Supply Chain. We also manufacture private label diapers and training pants for North American retailers.
The Safety Co-op Student will be based out of Macon, Georgia (1897 Allen Road, 31216). and we are looking to bring on a Safety Co-op student. As a Safety Co-op student you will gain an in-depth understanding of safety fundamentals and application of them in a manufacturing setting. Learn and get involved with different departments at the facility to better understand how it correlates with EHS; Understand the operational processes that take place throughout the plant. Take initiative to determine growth opportunities with the plant’s EHS culture. This is a temporary student position. The primary language of work is English.
We have an excellent student program at J.D. Irving with formal and informal opportunities to meet and network with people from all across the business, including other students. This is a great experience that will provide you with real, valuable work experience that will allow you to challenge yourself and learn from industry-leading professionals!
Job Requirements
- College student currently pursing a health and safety Bachelors
The main duties/responsibilities of this role include:
- Participate in and lead incident investigations and learning teams using the RCFA (Root Cause Failure Analysis) and framework.
- Perform audits and inspections. Coach employees to assist in connecting front-line employees with safety initiatives and goals.
- Present pre-developed safety topics
- Participate as a Member of the sites METs (medical emergency team) group
- Be willing to transform; Seek, develop, and utilize our visions, strategies, methods, and products to create the greatest value; demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and motivation to succeed.
What We Offer
- Co-op fee reimbursement up to $1000, if eligible
- Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
- Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
- Signing incentives for full-time roles for graduating students who have completed a work term within J.D. Irving (if applicable)
- Relocation costs (if applicable)
To Apply for this Career Opportunity
Please apply online at https://careers.jdirving.com/.
For further details, please contact Recruitment at icprecruitment@irvingconsumerproducts.com
We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
To learn more about our products and services, click here.
Irving Tissue is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.
