Safety Rotational Associate 2026
Opportunity summary: As a Safety Associate, you are responsible for working with teams and providing safety support for various departments of the organization. The 12-month program is designed to explore different safety functions and systems while learning aspects of the paper and packaging industry.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
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Complete an unprecedented skill-building opportunity which prepares its participants for a career in safety and health at Smurfit Westrock
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Receive hands-on training and practical application of safety and health practices at Smurfit Westrock, along with exposure to business and manufacturing processes
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Complete two field assignments where individual will continue to engage with the Safety and Health team on scheduled off-site Safety Audits, Surveys, Process Safety applications, training programs, seasonal outages, meetings, and other opportunities in different businesses and geographical areas
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May be offered an opportunity to gain exposure to subject matter experts as well as key leaders in our manufacturing facilities located across the country.
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Rotations are selected based on business need and can be anywhere within the United States
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Upon successful completion of the Program, participants may move into a full-time position and continue their career as a safety and health professional
What you need to succeed:
Education:
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Required: Pursuing bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, Environmental or Engineering OR pursuing abachelor's degree in occupational safety & health, Environmental or Engineering
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Required: Previous intern, co-op or work experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
