Injury Prevention Specialist
EPITEC · San Marcos, TX · 3 wk ago
Business Development$40–$46/hrContract
Job Title Injury Prevention Specialist Location: San Marcos, TX Job Type Full-time, 4-months, On-Going Contract, W2 Schedule Monday – Friday, Onsite Pay Range $40.00 - $46.00 per hour Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the near future. Job Description Key Responsibilities Provide triage, first aid, and referrals to outside medical providers when appropriate. Maintain accurate records of first aid care and injury-related activity. Conduct biomechanical and ergonomic assessments of warehouse job functions. Observe associates performing tasks and provide coaching on proper body mechanics and safe work practices. Lead daily stretching and warm-up routines during start-up meetings. Analyze soft tissue injury trends and develop corrective action recommendations. Prepare daily activity logs and monthly incident analyses for site leadership. Provide accommodation recommendations for employees working under medical restrictions. Partner with safety leadership to support continuous improvement initiatives. Spend significant time on the warehouse floor interacting with associates and managers to promote injury prevention and safe work habits. Requirements Current Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) certification through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association or equivalent state certification. Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) or Professional Rescuer certification (American Red Cross). Ability to maintain all required medical credentials throughout employment. Experience providing injury prevention, injury management, and first aid support. Knowledge of ergonomics, biomechanics, and musculoskeletal injury prevention. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Strong communication, coaching, observation, and documentation skills. Ability to work effectively in a warehouse or industrial environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in an occupational, industrial, manufacturing, logistics, or warehouse setting. Certified instructor for First Aid, CPR, and AED training programs. Experience supporting industrial wellness initiatives. Experience working with Workers’ Compensation programs and return-to-work processes. Experience leading teams, training programs, or safety-related initiatives. Skills Ergonomic Assessment Biomechanical Analysis Injury Prevention First Aid & Triage Workplace Safety Risk Identification Incident Analysis Employee Coaching Safety Program Support Accommodation Management Trend Analysis & Reporting Cross-Functional Collaboration Education Bachelor's Degree required. #INDPRO