Workers Compensation Specialist

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Workers Compensation Specialist will conduct workers compensation and occupational benefits activities. In this role, you will monitor and track claims for the organization.

Key Accountabilities

• Using basic knowledge and training, coordinate activities between injured workers and plant personnel or third party administrators to ensure effective communication.
• With oversight and analysis, develop and document policies and procedures for workers compensation and occupational benefits in compliance with mandated programs.
• Oversee third party administrator claim management according to company special account instructions.
• Collaborate with our safety and health services to accurately report to the company's safety index.
• Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with email, word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Available to travel on at least a weekly basis to the surrounding cities to manage injured worker claims.
• Have a valid driver's license in the state of Texas or the ability to obtain one.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of related work experience.

Position Information

• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
• This position is located in Friona, TX.
• Schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, some flexibility needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet