Matt King

Experience

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  Potlatch Corporation

  May 1998 - Dec 2007

   Dealt with the preparation and submission of annual lockout and standard operating procedures (SOP) audits. Took charge of creating and evaluating SOPs for approval, while collaborating with Fire Department on safety and compliance issues within the departments.Notable Accomplishment: Initiated safety training and education programs, while demonstrating proper utilization of safety equipment. Warehouse Driver, Relief Supervisor, Raw Materials Driver.

  • CPD Safety Coordinator

    Aug 2003 - Dec 2007

  • Plant Support Warehouse Forklift Operator

    May 1998 - Aug 2003
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  Clearwater Paper Corporation

  Dec 2007 - now

   Initiate annual industrial hygiene testing which included assessments and audits within the sites; as well as adjusting priorities in accordance with operations. Render exceptional safety and environmental leadership in compliance with federal, state and local environmental health and safety regulations. Serve as key point person in identifying, resolving, and coordinating all EHS issues with requisite solutions. Collaboratively work with Plant Team to ensure safe and environmentally practical solutions for all EHS issues. Play a leadership role in building and maintaining positive work environment to encourage employee involvement. Perform facilities, machinery, and safety equipment inspection to determine and correct potential hazards, for safety regulation compliance. Generate reports and findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, and environmental testing, while maintaining the accuracy of all required environmental records and documentation. Prepare presentation and facilitate new employee health and safety orientations.Notable Accomplishments: Displayed competency in executing risk assessments, cause maps, and accident/incident investigations to determine and evaluate root cause for mitigation and corrective actions. Designed and implemented training on EHS standards and methods to guarantee complete compliance with standard guidelines, while communicating expectations and results. Contributed key efforts to the successful launch of the following key initiatives, such as:- New Lockout Tag out Database- Incident Investigation Database- Web Based Safety Training- Learning Management System (LMS) Show less  Oversaw all aspects of record training activities or program effectiveness. Efficiently carried out training procedure manuals and guidelines, as well as course materials such as handouts and visual materials. Read and studied current journals, books, and magazine articles to further develop area of expertise. Functioned as administrator for multiple learning management system (LMS) programs to establish and monitor training initiatives.Notable Accomplishments: Demonstrated efficiency in providing specific training programs to develop and maintain employee key strengths. Formulated alternative training methods to drive improvement training for employees. Earned 2010 VPPPA Region X–Innovation Award for the development of a systematic control of hazardous energy database. Show less

  • Training Supervisor

    Jan 2016 - now

  • Health and Safety Manager

    Jun 2014 - Dec 2015

  • Consumer Products Division Training Development Specialist

    Dec 2007 - May 2014