Fit For Work

Company Description
Fit For Work is an Injury Prevention firm that partners with large organizations to reduce workplace injuries by up to 50% so they can focus on their core business. For over 20 years, the company’s multidisciplinary team of safety and health professionals has supported more than 1,500 locations across the US and Canada in a wide range of industries. Fit For Work focuses on three leading indicators—early soreness, ergonomics, and behaviors—to help prevent employees from becoming patients and to transform safety culture. The firm delivers proactive, evidence-based, and OSHA-compliant solutions that support both new and experienced workers, enhance health and wellness investments, and provide clear reporting with key safety metrics. Fit For Work continues to grow rapidly, offering on-site services that meet clients where they work, including floor, field, and truck environments.
Role Description
The Ergonomic Consultant is a part-time, on-site role located in Galesburg, IL, focused on preventing workplace injuries through ergonomic assessment and intervention. This role involves conducting task analyses, workstation and job evaluations, and human factors assessments across various work environments. The Ergonomic Consultant will identify risk factors related to early soreness, ergonomics, and behaviors, and recommend practical modifications to tools, processes, and workstations. Day-to-day tasks include collaborating with supervisors and employees, providing coaching on safe work practices and body mechanics, documenting findings, and preparing concise reports with actionable recommendations. The consultant will also support training initiatives, contribute to continuous improvement of safety programs, and align ergonomic solutions with client operational goals.
Qualifications
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<li>Candidates should possess skills in Ergonomics and Human Factors to evaluate work environments and design safe, efficient tasks.</li>
<li>Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills and experience with Task Analysis to identify risk factors and recommend targeted interventions.</li>
<li>Candidates should possess knowledge of Occupational Health principles to support injury prevention and worker well-being.</li>
<li>Relevant experience in industrial, manufacturing, logistics, or similar settings is beneficial.</li>
<li>Professional credentials such as Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) or related certifications are an advantage.</li>
<li>Bachelor’s degree or higher in ergonomics, occupational health, industrial engineering, kinesiology, or a related field preferred.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate clearly with diverse teams, build rapport with frontline employees, and present findings to leadership.</li>
<li>Comfort working on the floor and in field environments, with the ability to perform physical job observations safely.</li>
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Ergonomic Consultant

Ergonomic Consultant

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