Health & Safety Tech - 2nd Shift

Wayne Farms

109d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Demonstrated sound work ethic, honesty and moral character

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees