THE KOCH FOODS FAMILY IS GROWING!
Where you work matters; we want you to spend that time at a place you like, and with friends you enjoy.
Our job offers growth for the future, a clear path towards earning more responsibility, gaining greater satisfaction, and achieving higher pay.
What you can expect during the interview process:
- A welcome phone call from your recruiter.
- An onsite interview with your manager.
- If offered a job, you will take a drug test and complete a background investigation.
WHAT WE'LL OFFER YOU...
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BENEFITS:
- Promotional career opportunities
- Paid weekly
- Paid Time Off (after 1 year of employment)
- Participate in the 401k Savings Plan.
- FULL health, dental and vision insurance.
- Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance.
- Regardless of which medical plan you choose, receive a FREE $25,000 life insurance policy.
- Use our purchasing program to finance everything from a bed, to a TV to a diamond!
PERKS AND BONUSES:
- Employee Purchase Program
- Enjoy company cook-outs and giveaways.
- Be a part of a Family Oriented Company that offers so much more!
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING...
The Plant Occupational Medical Assistant is responsible for taking care of medical associated needs of plant employees, performing minor medical treatment, as well as acting as a 1st Responder. This person will also provide support and assistance to the safety department as directed by Safety Manager.
- Coordinate and manage all aspects of health services
- Assess and provide emergency care/ treatment for team members, contractors, and visitors for injury or illness sustained at work in accordance with established medical protocols
- Maintain workers compensation information for claims, schedule doctor visits, and transportation
- Coordinate and perform pre-employment physicals and drug testing (post-offer, accident, and random in compliance with plant policy as well as DOT regulations)
- Develop and implement plans and tactics achieving desired outcomes regarding employee health and wellness (i.e. health assessments, immunization programs, medical care, treatment, follow up, delivery of health and wellness education and counseling, etc.)
- Maintain positive ongoing relationship with local occupational health clinic, ensuring alignment with conservative treatment protocols, and delivery of appropriate medical treatment
- Maintain active and positive ongoing relationship with local occupational health clinic
- Support plant and corporate incident data management, tracking processes and systems
- Manage plant's return-to-work process, working closely with supervisors to find meaningful work with prescribed medical restrictions
- Manage hearing conservation, heat stress, respiratory protection and ergonomics programs including development and delivery of employee training
- Lead ergonomic efforts minimizing related occupational injuries/illnesses
- All other relevant duties as assigned
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TEAM...
- All applicants with current Medical Certifications/Licenses (EMT, CNA, LPN, etc.) will be considered
- 3+ years of experience in occupational health, preferably within a related environment
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) certification or willingness to obtain
- Excellent organizational skills
- Willingness to work within a production/plant environment
- Ensure confidentiality of employee health information while communicating necessary information
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn OSHA, ADA, FMLA regulations
- Self starter with ability to work with limited supervision
- Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
THE ENVIRONMENT YOU CAN EXPECT...
Typical office environment within a plant setting:
- Use of computer, telephone and other office equipment
- May encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day
- Regularly required to sit, talk, and listen
- Repetitive hand motions, and occasional standing, walking, reaching, and lifting up to 20 lbs
- Exposure to noise levels greater than 85 decibels
- Exposure to strong, raw meat odor
THE DETAILS...
Benefits and incentives are available after probationary period of employment, 401k available after 1 year of employment. Team members must meet eligibility requirements to earn incentives and bonuses. Part-time employees are not eligible for benefits, incentives and bonuses.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.
Koch Foods participates in the E-Verify system and uses all tools made available by the federal government to confirm the employment eligibility of all employees. All applicants are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process. U.S. law requires companies to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States – either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization.
Koch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Reference: SGA00329