About Foster Farms
At Foster Farms, our mission is to create great food and serve great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.
Pay Range: $23.15 - $27.25
Job Description
The purpose of this position is to provide appropriate medical treatment for work-related injuries or illnesses through on-site treatment or referral to an off-site Medical Provider. Initiate and complete injured worker statements and workers compensation claim paperwork, as needed.
Essential Job Functions
- Provide appropriate medical care.
- Aid all Team Members with injuries occurring in the course of employment for occupational and non-occupational injuries. Call 911 for emergency response when needed.
- Transport Team Members to an outside medical facility when injured at work (first visits and ER visits only).
- Instruct Team Members on proper care of injury or illness.
- Communicate with outside medical professionals, TPAs, and management regarding claims, as needed.
- Provide light-duty assignments, as directed by the treating physician.
- Relay doctors orders to Management and Human Resources.
- Be at work and on time and maintain consistent professionalism in the Medical Services Department, including adherence to dress code requirements. Maintain a clean, professional office appearance and operation.
- Complete proper documentation.
- Enter claim information into Origami, including all follow-up care, until the claim is closed.
- Maintain complete and accurate Team Member medical charts regarding all treatment in Origami. Record and scan original physician notes into the Team Members chart.
- Provide Team Members with appropriate Workers Compensation documentation, ensure accurate completion, and forward documentation to the TPA in accordance with OSHA and self-insured requirements. Copy reports to appropriate management personnel.
- Update daily and weekly logs and summaries.
- Restock office inventory daily and inspect/restock plant first aid kits weekly. Track inventory, log and batch-test metal-detectable blue bandages in accordance with current BRC requirements, and disinfect biohazardous waste.
- Adhere to all OSHA, state, and federal regulations. Receive and appropriately process non-work-related medical notes in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
- Prepare and assist with hearing test paperwork for the annual testing process.
- Assist personnel in the administration of the Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Additional Functions
- Tour the plant daily to identify safety concerns and check on Team Members working modified duty assignments.
- Maintain SDS updates.
- Assist Human Resources and plant personnel as needed.
Qualifications
- Current EMT Certification and CPR Certification.
- Must be certified through the Stanislaus County EMS Agency and/or Merced County EMS Agency.
- One year of experience preferred.
- Legible handwriting.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Must be detail-oriented and accurate in documentation tasks.
- Bilingual in Spanish/English is helpful.
- Ability to work with a wide variety of people under stressful circumstances in a professional manner.
- PC and Microsoft Office skills required.
- Knowledge of OSHA/WISHA regulations.
Foster Farms ACTION Guiding Principles
- Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
- Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
- Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
- Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
- Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
- Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.
Why Join Foster Farms?
This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company,
directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.