Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator

MRA Recruiting Services • Davenport, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Health Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the overall health and safety programs at the manufacturing plant. Provides first aid services for individuals that are injured or become ill at the facility and actively manages all worker’s compensation and short­term disability cases. Develops and implements employee programs such as health education, accident prevention, wellness and the OSHA and Sterilite required safety training programs.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or occupational health environment required.
• RN, LPN, Paramedic, EMT degree/certification required.
• Ability to work nights when required

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care for the treatment of occupational injuries and illnesses using established medical protocols and refer for further evaluation or treatment as necessary.
• Collaborates with local and SHO management to further the objectives of the Sterilite health and safety programs.
• Actively manages all worker’s compensation and short term disability cases which includes the initial processing of documents, consulting with insurance carriers and medical providers while continually monitoring the employee’s recovery process in an effort to accelerate the return to work process and reduce costs.
• Coordinates the annual OSHA and Sterilite required safety training such as lock out tag out, hot work, first aid and CPR, etc.
• Collects and analyze data to establish health priorities and interventions.
• Chairs the Safety Committee
• Participates in the accident investigation and root cause analysis of all accident or near miss incidents.
• Collaborates in the design of controls for injury/illness prevention and health surveillance related to actual and potential hazards in the plant.
• Maintains and safeguard the confidentiality of employee health and medical records in compliance with HIPPA regulations.
• Coordinates wellness and health promotions at the local level.

Benefits

• paid vacation time
• health insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan with a match
• product discounts
• educational reimbursements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree