Safety & Health Tech Position Available In Pike, Mississippi

Shift:

2nd shift 

PRIMARY FUNCTION

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

RESPONSIBILITIES ANDTASKS

• 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.

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.