Kirk Hendrickson serves as a Regional Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager, overseeing seven container plants for WestRock across the western United States. He is a subject matter expert in LOTO, Confined Space, and Fall Protection, and also functions as an OSHA 10 & 30 trainer.
He began his extensive career in the paper industry on the factory floor, operating all 12 paper machines at Longview Fibre before transitioning into supervisory and corporate safety leadership roles.
Kirk Hendrickson
Western Region Environmental Health and Safety Manager at KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation
Kelso, Washington, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Workplace Safety
His career has been dedicated to safety leadership, including roles as Safety Co-Chair, OSHA trainer, and SME on key safety protocols like LOTO and Confined Space.
Environmental Compliance
As an Environmental Health and Safety Manager, he is directly responsible for ensuring environmental compliance across seven industrial plants in the Western Region.
VPP Programs
He has experience as a Corporate VPP Coordinator, demonstrating a focus on OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs for workplace safety and health management systems.
Media Appearances
Kirk has no verified media appearances
Work History
9-2013
Western Region Environmental Health and Safety Manager at KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation
7-2008 - 9-2013
Safety Leader at KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation
3-2006 - 7-2008
Pulp Mill Supervisor at Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging, Inc
11-1989 - 3-2006
Paper Machines at Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging, Inc
Education
Kirk has no verified education history
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Location : Kelso, Washington, United States
Job Level : Middle
Designation : Western Region Environmental Health and Safety Manager at KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation
