What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator position at Sterilite Corporation?
For over 85 years Sterilite has manufactured household and storage products that help people to organize their lives. We are the largest plastic housewares company in North America. Sterilite’s broad line features some of the most innovative and distinctive products available on the market today. We have the following opportunity for a qualified, highly motivated individual at our Massillon, Ohio location.
The Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the overall health and safety programs in the Sterilite Ohio facility. Provides first aid services for individuals that are injured or become ill at the facility and actively manages all worker’s compensation and short-term disability cases. Develops and implements employee programs such as health education, accident prevention, wellness and the OSHA and Sterilite required safety training programs.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provides direct care for the treatment of occupational injuries and illnesses using established medical protocols and refer for further evaluation or treatment as necessary.
- Collaborates with local and home office management to further the objectives of the Sterilite health and safety programs.
- Actively manages all worker’s compensation and short term disability cases which includes the initial processing of documents, consulting with insurance carriers and medical providers while continually monitoring the employee’s recovery process in an effort to accelerate the return to work process and reduce costs.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or occupational health environment required.
- Registered Nurse (RN) preferred but not required
As a member of the Sterilite team, you will enjoy a starting rate commensurate with your experience. This position entitles you to Sterilite's excellent benefit program that includes paid vacation time, health insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), dental, vision and life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan with a match, product discounts, and educational reimbursements.
Sterilite is an equal opportunity employer.