East Penn is a stable, essential employer, and has been voted one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 21 years!

At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company.  We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone.  We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do.  More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service.  Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

Our hiring process may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help in the initial review of applications by identifying candidates whose qualifications best match job requirements. These tools do not make hiring decisions. All final hiring decisions regarding interviews and employment are made by our employee recruiting and hiring teams.

East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

EOE/VEVRAA

East Penn is seeking a qualified Ergonomist to join our team on site. The Ergonomist will play a key role in evaluating and improving workplace environments, tools and processes to optimize worker well-being and performance. This role focuses on identifying ergonomic risks and solutions for the prevention of workplace injuries. The Ergonomist collaborates with Management, Engineering, Workers and Health and Safety to implement ergonomic best practices across the organization.

• Regulatory compliance with relevant standards
• Management and execution of internal Ergonomics program including but not limited to training, auditing, injury prevention and control strategies.
• Evaluation of injury/ incident rate data, workplace environments, tools and processes to identify risks and develop solutions to reduce workplace injuries.
• Collaboration with Management, Health and Safety, Engineering and Employees regarding Ergonomic policies/procedures, design criteria, projects and best practices to improve workplace safety.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Ergonomics, Kinesiology, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field.
• Certifications such as Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) desired. Work experience is strongly valued, as relates to a Manufacturing Environment, including Athletic Training, Physical and Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Environment, including musculoskeletal injury prevention, assessment and workplace solutions.  
• This this an on-site position. 

Skills & Competencies

• Ergonomic assessment tools and methodologies
• Data analysis and problem solving 
• Program development and implementation
• Cross-functional team collaboration and communication
• Change management and employee engagement
• Regulatory compliance and safety standards
  
  

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and paid vacation days annually
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities