LICENSED ATHLETIC TRAINER/ ERGONOMICS

Environmental Health & Safety Worthington, Minnesota


Description

Position at JBS USA

LICENSED ATHLETIC TRAINER/EGONOMICS 

  

  

REPORTS TO:     Safety & Occupational Health Manager 

HOURS:            1st Shift – flexible as needed or required 

  

PRIMARY DUTIES 

  

·         Perform ergonomic job analysis, including task analysis, risk factor identification and quantification, and body mechanics analysis. “EJMS” 

·         Develop and maintain Physical Demand Assessments for all production positions  

·         Implement/maintain exercise program for facility to include Work Hardening for New Hires 

·         Use innovation, creative solutions and employee empowerment to design and/or implement ergonomic interventions such as, job rotation, exercise programs, and training and education.    

·         Consult with the Industrial Engineer on crewing needs, and ways to help identify changes to make jobs easier to perform. 

·         Monitor the effectiveness of the Industrial Athlete Program, and suggest improvements as necessary to the Training Manager. 

·         On a daily basis, monitor employees who are in conservative treatment or return to work to include the restricted work activity, and ergonomic interventions.  

·         Through investigation, aid in the determination of causality for alleged occupational illnesses.  

·         Aid the HR Manager and/or the Occupational Health Manager in assessing an employee’s ability to perform work tasks.   

·         Perform data analysis to measure direct and indirect cost of musculoskeletal disorders and trend identification. 

·         Oversee and manage the entire company Ergonomic Program. Tracking and implementing all ergonomic improvements and work-orders. 

·         Oversee and manage the P.O.W.E.R. Team and all activities. 

·         Develop and conduct all Ergonomic Training for the facility. 

·         Other duties as assigned 

  

REQUIREMENTS: 

  

·         Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training 

·         NATABOC Certified 

·         Creative, forward thinker 

·         Complex problem resolution abilities 

·         Time management/ability to plan time efficiently 

·         Decision making skills 

·         Outstanding communication skills  (written and oral) 

·         High level of interpersonal skills and integrity 

·         Coaching and leadership skills 

·         Good work history and attendance 

·         Knowledge of Microsoft Office 

  

We are an equal opportunity employer.  EOE/ Vet/Disabled