Description

Rare opportunity for an Ergonomics Specialist at EK Health, a national Workers Compensation company! Our Ergonomic Specialists ensure that our clients' equipment, facilities, and systems are designed and organized to the highest standards of comfort, efficiency, health, and safety for the people using them. Ergonomic Specialists’ work responsibilities vary widely but are always based on ensuring that a system or product meets the needs of the user. 

Work Specifics: Non-exempt position. Business Hours Monday-Friday local time, remote, travel to clients frequently

This is a part-time position (up to 20 hours/week).

Core Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Analyzing how people use equipment and machinery
• Undertaking workplace risk assessments
• Assessing work environments and their effect on users
• Utilizing assessment results to identify areas for improvement
• Developing practical solutions to implement these improvements
• Producing reports of findings and recommendations for clients, based on assessment results
• Visiting a range of environments, such as offices and factories, to assess health and safety standards or to investigate workplace accidents
• Providing advice, information and training to colleagues and clients
• Developing a clear understanding of how specific industries and their systems work in a short space of time
• Conduct ergonomic training classes to clients both on-site and virtually

Pay for this role is $40-50/hr based on experience, education, location and certifications. 

We also offer:

• 401K
• Paid drive time 
• Mileage reimbursement

Requirements

• Training completed in Ergonomics or a related field
• 3 years’ experience as an Ergonomics Specialist
• Valid state-appropriate Driver’s license in good standing 
• Ergonomic Certifications are a plus: CEAS, CAE, CPE, CIE, or other ergonomic related certifications
• DC, PT, or OT designations are a plus
• Professional demeanor with excellent listening, and written & oral communication skills
• Strong organization skills
• Must be computer literate with a high comfort level with computers and computer programs (MS Word, Email, and Internet)
• Must be able to take digital pictures and incorporate them into word documents with minimal supervision
• Must be Accurate and Efficient
• Must be Punctual and Dependable
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
• Ability to lift up to twenty-five pounds