Safety Advocate

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Job Description Job Overview The Safety Advocate will work closely with the site EHS Manager to ensure a safe and incident free work environment. The Safety Advocate will coordinate with the EHS Manager to monitor and evaluate health and safety conditions, assure compliance with policies, procedures and standards for the site. Job Duties: Guide and coordinate safety teams and committees to engage site personnel Coordinate safety meetings on a quarterly basis Coordinate Safety programs to train employees in work site safety by promoting and leading to a site culture where safety is engrained as a core value Assist with facilitation of training during the employee onboarding process and other annual trainings Collaborates with employees to identify and implement solutions to safety issues Assists EHS Manager with reporting, data, and compliance related activities to ensure compliance to applicable standards Provides support on other EHS functions such as worker's compensation, training and reporting activities Assist with continuous improvement efforts for existing safety programs Assist with generation of new safety systems and programs such as directive ownership, GEMBA, and behavior-based safety. All other duties as assigned by supervisor or management. Qualifications/Requirements Formal Qualifications and Experience Associates degree preferred. 3 to 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Behaviors Vision requirements of the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus to perform all functions safely Regular attendance. Frequent interaction with others. Must have the ability to work in a team-based environment, assist others when needed and lead by example while focusing on safety, quality and productivity. Prior experience using Microsoft Office required. Shows problem solving abilities. Ability to effectively communicate in a team environment. Strong attention to detail. Strong organizational skills. Lean manufacturing experience desirable. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Ability to lift up to 40 lbs Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time. Ability to push, pull, frequent reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and twisting Frequent use of wrist and hands Frequent stepping up and down from platforms Work on computers for extended periods of time. 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 Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win - adapting quickly in an everchanging world - and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube 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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster . 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. E-Verify We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employm