3rd shift Safety and Health Technician

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in Waco, Texas is seeking an individual to manage daily operations of the medical department. The role involves administering First Aid, conducting safety training, and maintaining medical databases. An EMT license, CPR, and First Aid Certifications are essential, along with strong organizational and communication skills. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities and is critical for ensuring workplace safety and compliance with relevant standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
• EMT license or ability to obtain within 1 year is required.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Administer First Aid and emergency care as per protocols.
• Perform plant inspections, audits, and safety checks.
• Assist with accident investigations and ergonomic assessments.

Skills

Intermediate computer skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

EMT license or ability to obtain

CPR and First Aid Certifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.