Injury Prevention Specialist

TalentBurst; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Injury Prevention Specialist to join their dynamic Environmental Health & Safety team. This role is crucial in supporting injury prevention initiatives within a busy fulfillment center. The specialist will conduct ergonomic assessments, provide first aid, and educate employees on safe work practices to minimize injury risks. Ideal candidates will be Certified Athletic Trainers with a Bachelor's Degree and a passion for promoting workplace safety. Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise will make a real difference in employee health and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Athletic Trainer with relevant credentials.
• Bachelor's Degree required, with CPR certification at the Basic Life Support level.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and triage for associates, maintaining records of care.
• Minimize injury risks through education and ergonomic assessments.
• Evaluate soft tissue injury trends and provide actionable insights.

Skills

Certified Athletic Trainer

CPR Certification

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Title: Injury Prevention Specialist (133540-1)
Location: Shakopee, MN 55379
Duration: 4+ Months
Shift: Mon-Fri (3pm-11:30pm)
Details:

Client is looking for health and safety professionals with a background in Athletic Training (ATC) to help support Client's injury prevention program. In this position, you will be a part of the onsite Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Team and will perform both injury prevention and injury management (first aid) activities. This position will work in a Clients Fulfillment Center and report directly to the Site Safety Manager. The Injury Prevention Specialist will be expected to proactively analyze tasks for potential ergonomic and safety issues, perform biomechanical and ergonomic assessments, provide first aid care to injured employees, and execute other Client's injury prevention activities. The IPS will provide conservative care to injury Associates but also observe Associates performing their job tasks and educate them on ways to perform their tasks effectively with less stress to the irritated body part. Onsite IPSs will proactively observe ergonomic practices and educate associates to improve technique prior to the onset of soreness or injury.

Primary responsibilities

• Provide triage, first aid and/or referral to outside medical provider, if indicated.
• Maintain records of first aid care provided to associates.
• Minimize the risk of injury of employees through awareness, education and intervention.
• Attend and participate at "start-up" meetings to lead daily stretching routines.
• Understand and learn each department and communicate the proper techniques on how to prevent soft tissue injuries.
• Evaluate trends in soft tissue injuries and develop action items to address injury trends.
• Provide daily activity logs to the safety team and senior leadership team. Provide analysis of all onsite incidents on a monthly basis including recommendations on how to reduce the risk and severity of injuries within the warehouse.
• Provide accommodation recommendations related to job placement for all employees on restrictions given by a medical provider.
• Understand and learn each department and job function within the warehouse to fully understand the body mechanics involved in every task. Be actively involved with improvements to the standard work process.
• Frequent "floor time" to interact with both associates and managers, providing coaching on observed at-risk work habits. Attend and speak at daily "start-up" meetings.

Required Skills:

• Must be a Certified Athletic Trainer, by either the National Athletic Trainers' Association or equivalent State Certification.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Must have a valid card evidencing successful completion of a CPR course at the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider level (American Heart Association) or Professional Rescuer (client).
• Associates will be required to maintain all medical credentials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in an occupational setting.
• Certified to Teach First Aid, CPR, AED training.
• Experience with an industrial wellness program.
• Experience working with Worker's Compensation.
• Experience leading/managing a team.