Safety Rotational Associate

About the Role

The Safety Rotational Associate program at Smurfit Westrock is a 12-month developmental opportunity designed to explore various safety functions and systems within the paper and packaging industry.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

• Engage in skill-building to prepare for a career in safety and health.
• Receive hands-on training and practical application of safety and health practices.
• Gain exposure to business and manufacturing processes.
• Complete two field assignments involving Safety Audits, Surveys, Process Safety, training programs, seasonal outages, and meetings.
• May gain exposure to subject matter experts and key leaders in manufacturing facilities.
• Participate in rotations selected based on business need, potentially anywhere within the United States.
• Upon successful completion, participants may transition into a full-time safety and health professional role.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Required: Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental, or Engineering.
• Required: Previous intern, co-op, or work experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to relocate per program requirements.

Critical Skills / Capabilities

• Time Management: Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Communication: Skill in clearly exchanging thoughts and ideas through written and verbal methods.
• Adaptability: Willingness to relocate, flexibility, and ability to modify approaches to achieve results in response to changing demands.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to plan and arrange work to achieve desired results.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with others to complete tasks and achieve common objectives, fostering trust and respect.
• Problem-Solving: Identifies, analyzes, and resolves problems using a logical and systematic approach.
• Innovation: Applies creative thinking and research to develop new ideas and approaches.