Workers' Comp & Health Systems Coordinator-EHS Department

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As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Workers' Comp & Health Systems Coordinator. The Workers' Comp & Health Systems Coordinator will ensure timely processing of workers' compensation claims; evaluate accident reports to determine accuracy and completeness and ensure adequate investigation. Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

* Evaluate accident reports, medical documentation, and investigation results to compile facts and data.

* Identify injury patterns and unsafe conditions; advise departments on trends and safety procedures.

* Recommend measures to reduce accidents and improve safety.

* Develop and maintain hygiene programs (e.g., noise surveys, atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, etc).

* Schedule and ensure completion of annual hearing tests per the Hearing Conservation Program.

* Coordinate right-to-know programs for hazardous substances.

* Conduct safety training and demonstrate safety equipment usage.

* Communicate effectively across all levels of personnel.

* Ensure compliance with OSHA and other federal, state, and local health & safety regulations.

* Perform site-specific duties as defined by the Site/Plant Director.

* This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

* Travel and/or extended hours may be required.

* Use tools such as computers and phones; reasonable accommodations may be made.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

* High School Diploma required

* Degree or certification in a related field preferred

Experience

* Minimum 1 year in a health-related occupation (e.g., first aid triage, workers' compensation, physical therapy, ergonomics)

Specialized Knowledge

* Working knowledge of the Workers' Compensation Act and any other applicable state/federal statutes and regulations

* Medical terminology and understanding of impairments

* Good judgement in interpreting medical facts presented by a physician and applying these facts in determining an individual's capacity to return to full duty, modified duty

* Computer software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerPointTraining design and delivery

* Knowledge of principles of training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurements of training effects

* Intermediate ergonomics and first aid

* Patient assessment

Skills & Abilities

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Effective verbal and written communication

* Ability to train and coordinate others

* Attention to detail and ability to recall and interpret information

* Logical reasoning and solution evaluation

Professional Certifications

* Occupational Hearing Conservationist (or ability to obtain within 1 year)

* CPR/First Aid/AED + Bloodborne Pathogen Trainer (or ability to obtain within 1 year)

* Certified Idaho Workers' Compensation Specialist (or ability to obtain within 1 year)

* HAZWOPER 24 Hour (or ability to obtain within 1 year)

* Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist

* OSHA 30 Hour (preferred)

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or