QUALITY CLERK / EHS

Packaging Corporation of America • Plano, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This role assists the Quality Systems Manager (QSM) with a focus on Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) monitoring and reporting. The position involves conducting and coordinating audits and training related to EHS, assisting the QSM in maintaining Safety Binders, and supporting leadership in quarterly Safe Operating Plant Assessments. The role also involves working with and monitoring the Safety Committee, including scheduling meetings and tracking annual requirements. Adherence to all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures is essential. The Quality Clerk/EHS will escort vendors needing access to the production floor and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to high school diploma required.
• 1+ year previous work experience in a quality or EHS role with tracking and reporting functions.
• Strong working knowledge of computer systems including Microsoft Office preferably with exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
• Must be willing to work early or late occasionally, as needed, to train and/or audit the 3rd shift.
• Possess an understanding that temperatures and volumes of work may vary.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with production personnel, supervisors and management.
• Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to solicit buy-in from various audiences.
• Previous work experience as a member of a team, or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing between team members.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects and/or requests concurrently.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ year previous work experience in a quality or EHS role with tracking and reporting functions.
• Working knowledge of ISO and continuous improvement principles.
• Experience in a corrugated or packaging environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Quality Systems Manager (QSM) with an emphasis on Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) monitoring and reporting.
• Conduct and coordinate audits and training associated with EHS.
• Assist QSM in maintaining Safety Binders.
• Assist leadership in maintaining and reporting quarterly Safe Operating Plant Assessments.
• Work with and monitor Safety Committee, helping to schedule meetings and track annual requirements.
• Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Escort vendors who need access to the production floor, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED