Onsite Injury Prevention Specialist
Performance Food Group
Temporary
On-site
Missouri, United States
Ergonomics and Worksite Wellness
We Deliver the Goods:
Performance Foodservice Group – Oak Creek, is responsible for providing loss prevention programs, resources, and training to our associates. You will be our team's subject matter expert in workplace injury prevention, ergonomics, and serve as a trusted advisor for our associates.
Primary Responsibilities
The incumbent will promote a positive safety culture, while reducing the frequency and severity of workers’ compensation claims as well as OSHA recordable complaints/musculoskeletal disorders. We are looking for an outgoing, motivated individual with strong written and verbal communication skills, who will thrive in a fast paced, customer (both externally and internally) focused environment. You will be part of a dynamic and growing organization that is committed to providing the highest quality risk management, healthcare, ergonomics training, and injury prevention programs to.
Major Functional Responsibilities
EEO Statement
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
Required Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree; Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Ergonomics or related field
Required Licenses and Certifications: Maintenance of national certification and state licensures and requirements
Required Work Experience: 5-7 Years
• Motivated self-starter with a customer service focus, and proven ability to work effectively
both independently and collaboratively
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, with proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and stay organized
• Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Commitment to the laid out educational roadmap to best optimize OpCo and Enterprise needs
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education: Master's Degree/MBA
Preferred Licenses and Certifications: Licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Athletic Trainer
Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.
- Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Performance Foodservice Group – Oak Creek, is responsible for providing loss prevention programs, resources, and training to our associates. You will be our team's subject matter expert in workplace injury prevention, ergonomics, and serve as a trusted advisor for our associates.
Primary Responsibilities
The incumbent will promote a positive safety culture, while reducing the frequency and severity of workers’ compensation claims as well as OSHA recordable complaints/musculoskeletal disorders. We are looking for an outgoing, motivated individual with strong written and verbal communication skills, who will thrive in a fast paced, customer (both externally and internally) focused environment. You will be part of a dynamic and growing organization that is committed to providing the highest quality risk management, healthcare, ergonomics training, and injury prevention programs to.
Major Functional Responsibilities
- Conducting on-site Injury/Illness and wellness protection
- Reactively & Pro-actively conduct evaluations and first aid care of musculoskeletal complaints
- Proactively analyzing workplace tasks for potential ergonomic risk factors, performing biomechanical assessments and leading injury prevention activities and training
- Conduct & champion proactive safety, one-on-one engagements, ergonomic assessments, functional job coaching, training on functional movement, proper body mechanics, and injury prevention strategies
- Promoting awareness of and adherence to industry based safe work practices; Assisting Members with accident/ incident investigations and root cause analysis
- Attending Member Safety Committees, supporting both proactive and remedial initiatives; Developing training programs, awareness campaigns and resource materials
- Analyzing industry wide and Member specific risk exposures and loss trends to prioritize problem areas and emerging needs
- Providing exemplary customer service to our external and internal customers through frequent interactions; assisting vendors providing related programs and support services to our workforce.
- Collaborating with others on the Loss Prevention team and other Trust departments to meet associate needs, and accomplish departmental and organization goals
- Collaborating with off-site medical and occupational medical providers to facilitate site operational, injury prevention, claims, and recordable goals
- Performs other duties as assigned
EEO Statement
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
Required Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree; Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Ergonomics or related field
Required Licenses and Certifications: Maintenance of national certification and state licensures and requirements
Required Work Experience: 5-7 Years
• Motivated self-starter with a customer service focus, and proven ability to work effectively
both independently and collaboratively
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, with proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and stay organized
• Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Commitment to the laid out educational roadmap to best optimize OpCo and Enterprise needs
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education: Master's Degree/MBA
Preferred Licenses and Certifications: Licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Athletic Trainer
Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.