Safety and Workers Comp Specialist

POSITION: Safety and Workers Comp Specialist STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt

As a company, we value quality service and dedication to ensure every job is done right. We believe great work comes from a strong set of values; you can expect to be a part of a workforce committed to generating a difference.

This position is responsible for managing the workers’ compensation claims process for the company. This role will work as part of a team developing, implementing, and evaluating safety policies and programs across the organization.

WHAT JTS OFFERS:

• A competitive wage with bonus potential.
• Generous PTO - Unlimited
• Weekly pay
• Direct Deposit
• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision Insurance that is affordable.
• Wellness Benefit including discount membership at Crunch Fitness
• 9 paid holidays.
• 401k with an annual employer match of 3%
• Training and education support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual boot/safety clothing allowance
• A fun, fast-paced culture with company events and professional growth opportunities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Safety Managers in developing and implementation of safety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with Safety Managers and JTS Management staff and service providers including insurance company and broker representatives on loss control issues.
• Drive continuous safety improvement through best management practices using leading and trailing indicators.
• Facilitates the workers’ compensation claims process including initial entering of claim; assisting in the investigation; communicating with employees, adjusters, and investigators; and processing documents pertaining to the incident and claim.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all regulations and laws for reporting workers’ compensation.
• Coordinates with insurance representative on safety progress and insurance rating.
• Understands local air permitting requirements as well as monitors, records and maintains applicable supporting documentation.
• Assists in the completion of OSHA required reports as well as company KPI tracking and reporting. Assists in conducting safety audits and inspections. Conducts weekly walk-arounds and observations to help maintain an effective safety culture.
• Assists in investigating incidents, accidents, near misses and identifying corrective action recommendations.
• Documents phone conversations, witness statements, medical reports, and accident investigation results, and files all documents consistently in company electronic system.
• Manages safety records, including incident reports and safety training records, in company LMS and SMS systems.
• Participates in and may facilitate onboarding of new employees.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, safety and health, OR any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties.
• 3 years’ experience as a safety professional preferred
• OSHA 10 and OSHA30.
• Experience with disciplines, approaches, and methodologies associated with industrial safety regulations, programs, and procedures.
• Experience with handling Worker’s Comp claims.
• Effective adult training methods and practical approaches and methodologies required to educate experienced as well new workers on routine or complex and/or emerging occupational health and safety issues.
• Understanding of generally applied techniques and strategies to design, develop, and implement comprehensive solutions.
• Applicable regulatory requirements including air permitting requirements and when each applies (OSHA General Industry and Construction standards.
• Analyze data relating to compliance with current regulations and make appropriate recommendations.
• Respond to emergencies and assist the Safety Manager/Officer under the incident command system.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Being a flexible team member in a team-oriented environment to support day-to-day safety and risk management functions.
• Expressing ideas clearly in written and oral communication
• Formatting and producing correspondence and documents using current word processing applications.
• Maintaining, input, and retrieving data for training records, metrics, and injury & illness records
• Strong organizational skills.
• Promoting safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work focusing on safety improvements and complies with safety and health policies and procedures.
• Show the utmost respect for others and be a team player.
• Ability to access all work areas, including climbing narrow, steep stairs; donning fall protection gear to access heights as needed; entering confined spaces such containers and voids as needed.
• Ability to pass a background and drug screening.

JTS is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

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