Ergonomic & Wellness Specialist
Description
- Identifies ergonomic hazards in the workplace by analyzing injury and illness reports, workers’ compensation claims data and OSHA records, and implements solutions to prevent and control hazards.
- Develops and maintains ergonomic programs to prevent injuries, which includes identifying ergonomic risks such as repetitive tasks, improper work setup, and improper use of tools. Evaluates program effectiveness, ensures continuous improvement and long-term success of programs.
- Collaborates with Human Resources, Safety, and other departments to integrate ergonomic principles into workplace policies and procedures.
- Conducts and facilitates training for internal personnel on ergonomic standards and best practices.
- Conducts ergonomic assessments of workstations and tracks and reports assessment findings, recommendations and solutions.
- Creates and maintains monthly reports tracking assessments per division, equipment costs, type of assessment, and reason for assessment.
- Conducts ergonomic job analysis of positions using various methods to analyze job tasks and risk factors. Analysis may include time and motion studies, force measurement, postural analysis and standardized evaluation tools (e.g. NIOSH lifting equation).
- Analyzes ergonomic trends for preventing injuries and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Implements measures for injury prevention such as engineering controls, administrative and work practice controls and personal protection equipment (PPE).
- Creates educational ergonomic tips and techniques for online newsletters, social media and printed communication materials.
- Monitors and assesses workplace injury and illness data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Participates in the development and review of safety and health policies and procedures.
- Helps plans, schedules, executes, and evaluates health and wellness programs to ensure continuous year-round opportunities for employees to become educated and participate in programs related to physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.
- Collaborates with various company departments and external vendors to execute health and wellness goals.
- Helps develops health and wellness communication materials.
- Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Human Factors, Exercise Physiology, Health Promotion, Health Science, or a related field.
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in Ergonomics, Wellness, Safety or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- First Aid/CPR Certification.
- Ergonomics Certification.
Glidewell Laboratories is the industry leader in dental technology due to our agility, speed, and cutting edge technology. We work in a fast-paced and highly sought-after employee-friendly work environment. Behind all of this success is an amazing group of people who are passionate about bringing innovation to the marketplace, while providing quality and affordability to better the lives of people all over the world. If you share in our passion for teamwork and a vision for excellence, let's talk about a rewarding career at Glidewell!
In addition are the following generous employee benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match, company-paid life insurance, additional onsite dental services, vacation, holiday, and sick time, employee gym (with fitness classes and meditation room), employee medical/wellness center (with massage therapy and acupuncture), two company subsidized cafes, Internet cafes, employee lounges with big screen TVs, game tables, fun company sponsored events, a diverse work environment with over forty nationalities represented, and much more!
Glidewell Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to provide employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at [email protected]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.
Note to Current employees: Please apply through Employee Transfer Application to complete the transfer request form.