LICENSED ATHLETIC TRAINER/ ERGONOMICS

LICENSED ATHLETIC TRAINER/EGONOMICS

REPORTS TO: Safety & Occupational Health Manager

HOURS: 1 st 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