Health & Safety Tech

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Safety & Health Technician is a dual role that delivers basic safety training, conducts safety inspections/ checks/ audits as well as provides medical support/ first aid, conducts drug screen for a poultry processing plant. This role also gathers, validates and enters required data into appropriate database.

• Evaluate injured employees and provide necessary first aid escalating when injuries are more severe including contacting emergency services when needed
• Provide support to the safety department including conducting basic safety training, Fit testing, Safety orientation, plant/ equipment inspections, safety audits and safety checks
• Conduct drug/ alcohol testing for new hires and for instances where there is reasonable suspicion of abuse or following an injury when requested
• Update safety and medical databases with required data in a timely manner to ensure all required data is available and correctly entered
• Identify opportunities for improvement, propose an improvement and lead or participate on a team to implement the improvement
• Wear and ensure others wear required personal protective equipment in all areas where mandatory to promote a safe, zero accident culture
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

• None. This is an individual contributor role with required competencies:
  Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, and Interpersonal Savvy

• High school diploma or equivalent
• EMT certification/ license

• Minimum one (1) year EMT related experience
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety procedures preferred
• Bilingual -- English/Spanish proficiency.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards.
• Exposure to Workers' Compensation administration.

• 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.

• 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.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Government Administration