Prevention Specialist

Job Category
:
Ex Science & Kinesiology & Injury Prev

Requisition Number
: PREVE
002372

• Posted :
  February 18, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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We are looking for an energetic and results-driven Industrial Prevention Specialist to provide injury prevention services onsite for a manufacturing facility in Canton, MS. We strive to increase the industrial athlete’s ability to perform their job duties safely and decrease the risk of injury through intervention at the early onset of discomfort in a dynamic work environment. Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative team!

What will you be doing in this role?

• Providing proactive injury prevention and first aid injury care as defined by OSHA standards, including ergonomic postural/body mechanic education and/or escalation of medical care if needed
• Providing ergonomic assessments and support by understanding the site operations, job processes, and physical demands to make ergonomic recommendations for the purposes of preventing more serious musculoskeletal conditions from occurring
• Keeping accurate, detailed documentation with efficiency while being able to provide feedback to the industrial athlete and client for continuous health improvements
• Understanding and providing reports with key metrics to leadership, client partners, and operations management

This does not necessarily list all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, the company reserves the right to review and modify the functions, duties, and requirements of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as circumstances or business needs require.

Our ideal candidate will have:

“A background in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Health & Wellness, Health Promotion, Public Health, Physical Education, Fitness, Personal Training, and Athletics”.

• CPR/AED certification or the ability to obtain it prior to the start of employment; maintain and provide proof of current certification(s)
• Basic knowledge of workers' compensation and OSHA regulations, preferred
• The ability to stand, walk, and sit throughout the entire assigned shift
• Previous ergonomic and/or occupational health experience is a plus
• A high degree of professionalism in both written and verbal communication
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment, without constant supervision
• Be able to maintain confidentiality
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with databases and with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Schedule:

• Full time
• Day Shift: 6:00 am- 4:30 pm
• 4 day work week
• Monday-Thursday

About Progressive Health:

Progressive Health is the premier provider of a broad spectrum of occupational and non-occupational health services including on-site medical, injury prevention, health improvement, rehabilitation management solutions, and more! We are dedicated to delivering superior care and improving both patient and client outcomes. With nearly 1,000 employees supporting operations across the United States and in Canada, Progressive Health has been growing our footprint since 1995.

Our team is experienced and focused to get the job done right!

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Bachelors or better in Exercise Science or related field.

CPR Certification

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