Job Title:
Injury Prevention Specialist
Location:
San Marcos, TX
Job Type:
Full-time, 4-months, On-Going Contract, W2
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, Onsite
Pay Range:
$40.00 – $46.00 per hour
Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the near future.
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
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Provide triage, first aid, and referrals to outside medical providers when appropriate.
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Maintain accurate records of first aid care and injury-related activity.
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Conduct biomechanical and ergonomic assessments of warehouse job functions.
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Observe associates performing tasks and provide coaching on proper body mechanics and safe work practices.
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Lead daily stretching and warm-up routines during start-up meetings.
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Analyze soft tissue injury trends and develop corrective action recommendations.
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Prepare daily activity logs and monthly incident analyses for site leadership.
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Provide accommodation recommendations for employees working under medical restrictions.
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Partner with safety leadership to support continuous improvement initiatives.
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Spend significant time on the warehouse floor interacting with associates and managers to promote injury prevention and safe work habits.
Requirements
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Current Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) certification through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association or equivalent state certification.
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Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) or Professional Rescuer certification (American Red Cross).
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Ability to maintain all required medical credentials throughout employment.
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Experience providing injury prevention, injury management, and first aid support.
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Knowledge of ergonomics, biomechanics, and musculoskeletal injury prevention.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
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Strong communication, coaching, observation, and documentation skills.
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Ability to work effectively in a warehouse or industrial environment.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience working in an occupational, industrial, manufacturing, logistics, or warehouse setting.
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Certified instructor for First Aid, CPR, and AED training programs.
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Experience supporting industrial wellness initiatives.
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Experience working with Workers’ Compensation programs and return-to-work processes.
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Experience leading teams, training programs, or safety-related initiatives.
Skills
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Ergonomic Assessment
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Biomechanical Analysis
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Injury Prevention
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First Aid & Triage
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Workplace Safety
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Risk Identification
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Incident Analysis
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Employee Coaching
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Safety Program Support
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Accommodation Management
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Trend Analysis & Reporting
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
Education
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Bachelor’s Degree required.
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