Health & Safety Specialist - EMT-Ready

Wayne Farms LLC; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Laurel, Mississippi is seeking an Occupational Health Specialist to manage daily medical department operations and safety functions. You will administer first aid, coordinate with external emergency services, lead the WorkSAFE team, and perform plant safety inspections and training.

The role requires EMT licensure or eligibility within a year, CPR/First Aid, and strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

MS Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

English fluency

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

HS diploma

EMT license or eligible

CPR & First Aid

Tools

Purchasing software

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Laurel, Mississippi is seeking an Occupational Health Specialist to manage daily medical department operations and safety functions. You will administer first aid, coordinate with external emergency services, lead the WorkSAFE team, and perform plant safety inspections and training.

The role requires EMT licensure or eligibility within a year, CPR/First Aid, and strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).