2nd shift Health and Safety Technician

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Laurel (MS); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wayne-Sanderson Farms seeks an individual to oversee the daily operations of the medical department and execute safety functions in Laurel, Mississippi. This role manages emergency care, workers’ comp processes, and safety training within established protocols.

The position calls for EMT credentials or the ability to obtain them within the first year, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication across all levels of staff.

Formación

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• EMT license or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint).

Responsabilidades

• Administer First Aid and emergency care per protocols.
• Call outside emergency services when needed.
• Coach and lead WorkSAFE team.
• Perform plant inspections, audits, and safety checks.
• Schedule and conduct safety trainings and evaluations.
• Enter medical data into OSHA and company databases.
• Administer Workers’ Compensation program per 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 software.
• Assist with accident investigations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Functional/Technical Skills

Action Oriented

Problem Solving

Learning on the Fly

Interpersonal Savvy

Communication

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

EMT license

CPR and First Aid Certifications

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• 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:

• 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.