Occupational Health Specialist - LVN 3rd shift

Occupational Health Specialist - LVN

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. 

In this key role, you will serve as the first point of care for employees, providing both routine and emergency medical attention for work-related and general health issues. Based primarily in the on-site nurse’s station, you will deliver care, conduct health assessments and screenings, and manage medical records. The role also requires mobility to respond to incidents on the production floor, helping maintain a safe, healthy, and productive workplace. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Provide on-site medical care within nursing scope and protocols. 
• Respond promptly to workplace and general health issues. 
• Perform health screenings (drug/alcohol tests, spirometry, and audiometry). 
• Maintain accurate health records for OSHA and state compliance. 
• Ensure confidentiality in all health matters. 
• Support safety and ergonomic initiatives. 
• Assist with wellness programs and employee health education. 
• Help manage and document workers’ compensation cases. 
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the health and safety team.   

What You’ll Need 

• Education: Current unrestricted state license as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse required. 
• Certifications: Current CPR/First Aid/AED card required. If selected, Pilgrim’s will facilitate becoming certified in urine drug screen and breath alcohol collections. 
• Experience: Prefer 1+ years’ experience in the nursing field. Clinical hours can be acceptable for graduate nurses. 

Why Work for Pilgrim’s? 

• Schedule: Night-Shift 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM;
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; 
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave; 
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule; 
• Base Salary: range of $52,097 - $58,608.90, based on experience;

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.