Safety Rotational Associate

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

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:  

• Complete an unprecedented skill-building opportunity which prepares its participants for a career in safety and health at Smurfit Westrock 
• Receive hands-on training and practical application of safety and health practices at Smurfit Westrock, along with exposure to business and manufacturing processes 
• 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 
• 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.  
• Rotations are selected based on business need and can be anywhere within the United States 
• 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: 

• 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  
• 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: Plans, prioritizes, and manages time spent on accomplishing tasks to increase productivity and efficiency; demonstrates awareness and control over amount of time spent on activities; meets deadlines 
• Communication: Clearly exchanges thoughts, ideas, and messages through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods that promote an understanding with the target audience; listens carefully and attentively 
• Adaptability: Demonstrates willingness to relocate anywhere within the United States based on business need, flexibility, and a willingness to modify one’s approach to achieve desired results; responds quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information 
• Organizational Skills: Plans, arranges and/or monitor's work to ensure achievement of desired results; establishes a systematic course of action to accomplish objectives 
• Collaboration: Works effectively with others to complete a task or achieve a common objective; ability to cooperate in both interpersonal and team relationships to foster enthusiasm and maintain mutual trust, candor, and respect for others.  Works through conflict constructively 
• Problem-Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations; demonstrates tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, or sequential approach 
• Innovation: Applies ‘out of the box’ thinking and thorough research to develop creative new ideas and approaches to accomplish a goal or objective in an efficient and effective way 
  
  

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.