Worker's Compensation Specialist - KGPCo
Faribault, MN
About the Job
- The Customer is Everything.
- Relationships Matter. All of Them.
- Question Things. Take Action.
- Work Hard. Work Smart. Enjoy the Experience.
- Growth Mindset.
It’s not just a job - it’s a step in your career!
SUMMARY:
Reviews and investigates the compensability and details of each claim. Processes, reports and documents all workers compensation claims ensuring compliance with relevant company policies and state laws. Reports to the proper departments all the appropriate data and information necessitated.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collects all necessary forms, records and documentation to report, process and file claims Workers’ Compensation claims.
- Communicates and interacts with medical professionals, support agencies, management, injured parties and others to monitor and assess the progress of rehabilitation efforts, and to facilitate return to work or, depending upon medical status of claimant, placement into appropriate alternative positions within the company.
- Coordinates with human resources, EH&S and lead team on loss control and safety procedures, policies, and related regulations to assist the companies in creating a safer work environment that is healthy for our workforce and maximizes loss control.
- Creates and maintains accurate OSHA 300, 300A and related OSHA reports.
- Reports to human resource/payroll weekly on the restricted and lost days for the individuals on workers compensation.
- Reports weekly to EH&S the details and OSHA recordable status of every claim.
- Creates monthly tracking reports as needed or requested by the lead team for tracking incident rates including the injury incident rate.
- Reports as needed to General Counsel and CFO on loss trends, injury trends, aggregate medical costs and financial exposure.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Associates Degree.
- Proficient in Microsoft programs; Word and Excel.
- Proficient in answering and making telephone calls, sending fax via email, creating and editing PDF documents, creating and maintaining electronic files as well as physical files.
- Excellent Communication skills (verbal and written).
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental insurance plans.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- 401(k) with Company match.
- Generous vacation, holiday, and sick/safe time.
- Pet insurance for our non-human family members.
KGPCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
About KGPCo:
KGPCo is a key strategic partner to the world’s leading communication and technology companies creating the next generation of networks. By uniquely combining Network Services and Supply Chain Solutions to build, optimize, and maintain networks, our team’s unmatched expertise enables our customers to navigate today’s challenges, implement tomorrow’s innovations, and build the future. KGPCo OneTouch™ provides a single source for everything from design and architecture to production and sourcing to installation and support.From ground to cloud, KGPCo is the only company in the industry that offers a complete range of solutions and an integrated approach to build, optimize, and maintain networks. Since 1973, KGPCo has built unique offerings of Supply Chain, Distribution, Integration Services, and Network Services including OSP, ISP and Network Cloud by understanding industry challenges and relying on the solid foundation of hard work and perseverance established by founders Kathleen and Dale Putrah. It’s this legacy that has established an unequaled Customer First philosophy for KGPCo - Products, Services, and Network Cloud.
