What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Health & Wellness Nurse position at Nestlé?
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At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.
Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
The Occupational Health Nurse / Specialist plays a key role in supporting employee health and safety within a manufacturing environment. This position leads occupational health programs such as exposure assessment, hearing conservation, and ergonomics, with a focus on preventing injury and illness and supporting regulatory compliance. The role partners closely with Safety, Operations, and external medical providers to identify health risks, implement preventive solutions, and support OSHA requirements.
Specific Responsibilities:
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.
Job Requisition: 399391
#Salaried
At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.
Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
The Occupational Health Nurse / Specialist plays a key role in supporting employee health and safety within a manufacturing environment. This position leads occupational health programs such as exposure assessment, hearing conservation, and ergonomics, with a focus on preventing injury and illness and supporting regulatory compliance. The role partners closely with Safety, Operations, and external medical providers to identify health risks, implement preventive solutions, and support OSHA requirements.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Provide first aid treatment and support injury and illness case management, including appropriate documentation and escalation
- Conduct and support near miss and minor injury follow‑ups/investigations, identifying contributing factors and recommending corrective actions in partnership with Safety and Operations
- Administer and/or coordinate audiometric testing and support the hearing conservation program
- Maintain accurate OSHA 300, 301, and 300A records in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Support and coordinate medical surveillance programs (e.g., hearing, respirator, exposure‑related monitoring)
- Support return‑to‑work, job accommodation, and workers’ compensation cases in collaboration with HR and medical providers
- Educate employees and leaders on health, wellness, injury prevention, and early reporting
- Assist with ergonomics assessments, risk identification, and implementation of injury prevention solutions
- Partner with Safety and Operations to analyze health trends, reduce exposure risks, and improve overall workplace health performance
- Experience with Workers' Compensation claims management
- Experience with OSHA recordkeeping and maintaining OSHA logs
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience as an Occupational Health Nurse (COHN or COHN-S preferred)
- First Aid/CPR/AED/BBP Certified Trainer
- Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
- Must be able to accommodate/ fluctuate schedule for all three shifts weekly
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin – preferred
- Minimum of 2 - 5 years of relevant work experience
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software and web-based applications
- Certified in CPR and AED use
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.
Job Requisition: 399391
#Salaried