Health & Safety Tech

Primarily responsible for daily operations of medical department and performing daily safety functions.

• →Administer First Aid and emergency care per developed protocols.
• →Call for outside emergency services when circumstances demand.
• →Coach and lead WorkSAFE team.
• →Perform plant inspections, audits, and safety checks as assigned.
• →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 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.

• →None. This is an individual contributor position. Competencies required: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly and Interpersonal Savvy.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• EMT license OR ability to obtain within 1st year of employment.
• CPR and 1st Aid Certifications

• Bilingual – English/Spanish proficiency.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards.
• Exposure to Workers’ Compensation administration.

• 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.

• 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.