Industrial Athletic Trainer

Company: Quad
Location: Bloomery
Posted on: September 25, 2022

Job Description:

A leading global provider of print and media solutions, Quad/Graphics is powered by a passion for innovation and the most advanced platform in the industry. Our collaborative team of "can-do" people continually challenge the status quo, creating groundbreaking solutions that push the boundaries of communications.

Quad is seeking an Industrial Athletic Trainer for our Martinsburg, WV facility. Our Industrial Athletic Trainers work along-side plant-leaders and QuadMed staff to train, educate and prevent injury. The primary responsibility of the industrial athletic trainer is to implement an injury prevention program in a manufacturing environment to reduce MSD type injuries by managing health behaviors through early intervention and risk avoidance.

Responsibilities:

• Working with onsite safety staff
• Provide education on biomechanics and injury prevention principles to manufacturing employees
• Assist with triage with onsite injuries
• Help employees prevent repetitive, cumulative and overuse type musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses
• Conduct ergonomic analysis in order to provide recommendations on workstation modifications
• Provide on-the-job education and coaching
• Knowledge of ergonomics and project management
• Address and mitigate risks related to workers' total health, therefore reducing the risk of job-related injuries and illnesses
• Develop programs for implementation to help reduce injury.
• Minimize risk of injury through awareness, education, and ergonomic recommendations
• Proactively engage with employees at their work location
• Gain full understanding of the site operations, work-flow, processes and employees in order to make recommendations for preventing musculoskeletal injuries from occurring
  Qualifications:
  • Bachelors or Master's degree from Athletic Training accredited program
  • BOC Certified Athletic trainer
  • Current BLS/CPR for professional rescuer
  • Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial/occupational health or ergonomic experience a plus
  • Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance to company policy and procedures
  • Ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects
  • Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences
  • Have the skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
  • Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and have the ability to learn new software as needed
    Additional Company Information
    
    We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.
    
    Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
    
    Drug Free Workplace
    
    

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