The Occupational Health EMT provides first aid, emergency medical care, and ongoing treatment to employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role works closely with the Occupational Health and Safety teams to promote employee well-being, respond to workplace injuries and illnesses, and support health and safety initiatives throughout the facility.
Essential Responsibilities
Administer first aid treatment and life-support care to injured or ill employees.
Perform emergency clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment procedures within the EMT scope of practice.
Observe, document, and communicate employee conditions, treatments provided, and responses to medications or treatment to the Occupational Health Nurse and/or physician.
Assess the nature and extent of illnesses or injuries to determine and prioritize appropriate medical care.
Provide comfort, support, and reassurance to employees receiving medical attention.
Deliver ongoing treatment and follow-up care as directed.
Partner with employees and management to identify and implement ergonomic improvements.
Conduct drug and alcohol screenings.
Perform hearing conservation testing for team members.
Maintain a courteous, professional, and customer-focused approach at all times.
Collaborate closely with the Safety Department to support workplace health and safety initiatives.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will:
Possess outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Thrive in a fast-paced setting and perform well under pressure.
Be organized, goal-oriented, and able to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Follow company policies and procedures consistently.
Work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Be willing to work Saturdays and additional hours as needed.
Be available to work 3rd shift or as needed.
Minimum Requirements
Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification in the State of Nebraska.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling employee medical information.
EOE/Veterans/Disabled
Numbers & Facts
Location
Grand Island, NE
Industry
Manufacturing - Other
Company Size
10,000 employees or more
Year Founded
2009
About Company
Pilgrim's is the second-largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Our corporate headquarters is in Greeley, Colorado. We employ approximately 38,000 people and have the capacity to process more than 36 million birds per week for a total of more than 9.5 billion pounds of live chicken annually.Pilgrim's products are sold to foodservice, retail and frozen entrée customers. The company's primary distribution is through retailers, foodservice distributors and restaurants throughout the United States and Puerto Rico and in the Northern and Central regions of Mexico. We currently operate in 12 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and Mexico. These states include Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Pilgrim's Pride is a part of the JBS USA family. JBS S.A., the world's largest protein company, owns 75.5% of our outstanding common stock. Click here for more information on the JBS family of proteins.
Skills
Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Conservationunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Diversityunmatched
EMT-Paramedicsunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Ergonomicsunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
First Aidunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Occupational Healthunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Testingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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