Job Description
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Primarily responsible for performing daily safety functions within the manufacturing facility and assist as needed with medical department. **Will be required to work a split shift, overtime as required, weekends as required and be available to work flexible schedules.**
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
- Perform plant inspections, audits, and safety checks as assigned.
- Coach and lead WorkSAFE team.
- Schedule and conduct various types of standard safety training and evaluations.
- Perform data entry and maintain OSHA and Company medical databases (Nurse’s log).
- Administer First Aid and emergency care per developed protocols.
- Call for outside emergency services when circumstances demand.
- Administer Workers’ Compensation Program within established protocols and state law.
- Communicate with medical, legal and insurance personnel.
- Perform ergonomic assessments and recommend improvements.
- Administer drug and alcohol screens.
- Enter medical supply purchase requests into purchasing management software.
- Assist with accident investigations.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- None. This is an individual contributor position. Competencies required: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly and Interpersonal Savvy.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- EMT license OR ability to obtain within 1st year of employment.
- CPR and 1st Aid Certifications
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bilingual – English/Spanish proficiency.
- Familiarity with OSHA standards.
- Exposure to Workers’ Compensation administration.
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Intermediate computer skills and Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint knowledge.
- Ability to read, speak and write in the English language.
- Ability to handle and resolve most issues independently.
- Appropriately operate with frequent access to confidential information.
- High work capacity, dependable, results oriented and strong sense of urgency.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff within the organization.
- Direct and empathetic communication style.
- Highly effective written/verbal and interpersonal communication skills sufficient to communicate and interact effectively with internal and external customers.
- Ability to work in fast paced environment with multiple priorities.
- Excellent organizational skills, with precise attention to detail.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- Demonstrated sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.
REQUIRED PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS:
- Understand and interpret data while drawing logical conclusions based on available inputs.
- Critical thinking skills in standardized situations as well as non-routine problems.
- Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize work accordingly.
