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Claims Adjuster - Workers' Compensation

Anderson Main Office
Anderson, CA
Close Date:  05/19/2024
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description

We train and promote from within
Excellent low-cost health benefits
Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
Paid vacation and 10 holidays


We are looking for a Workers’ Compensation Claims Adjuster to work with a team of adjusters based at our Anderson, CA office. Sierra Pacific is self-insured and self-administered for workers’ compensation in California, Washington, and Wisconsin.

About The Position
• Investigate and analyze self-insured claims from CA, WA and WI to determine compensability
• Manage all aspects of claims to resolution in accordance with jurisdictional requirements
• Establish credibility and maintain professional relationship with legal counsel and Workers' Compensation Appeals Board in multiple venues
• Maintain professional relationships with Division Managers, HR and Safety Coordinators, medical providers and injured workers to develop successful treatment and return to work plans
• Work directly with injured workers to guide them through the workers' compensation process
• Promptly coordinate and authorize appropriate medical treatment for injured workers
• Establish appropriate claim reserve and manage reserve adequacy throughout life of claim
• Negotiate skillfully in difficult situations to win concessions without damaging relationships
• Maintain constructive working relationships despite differing perspectives
• Maintain a high level of productivity and confidentiality
• Attend depositions, informal settlement conferences and hearings
• Obtain appropriate state adjuster certification and continuing education credits
• Prioritize multiple tasks and meet all required deadlines
• Some travel is required

Qualifications
• 3 years’ experience relevant to Workers’ Compensation and claims adjusting
• Adapt easily to new or changing situations, requirements or priorities
• Excellent judgment, discretion and ability to make independent decisions
• Demonstrated ability to work in an environment of teamwork and collaboration

Why Join Our Team?
Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.

We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance. Every year since 1979, the Sierra Pacific Foundation has provided an average of $500,000 in scholarships to help the children of our crew members with education expenses.

How To Apply
If you are qualified and would like to join our team,
please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume to:

Sierra Pacific Industries
Human Resources
PO Box 496011
Redding, CA 96049
(530) 378-8001

or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers


Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $70,000 to $95,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education.

At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us.

What does it mean to be part of the Sierra Pacific family? It means you are a valued team member and part of a growing, third-generation family-owned, forest products company built on hard work, innovation, and wise investments.

With nearly 6,000 crew members in over 30 states, Sierra Pacific offers many opportunities for personal and professional growth; from entry-level to skilled trades, from truck drivers to sales managers, from foresters to engineers – for everyone! We invite you to learn more about our history, our 2.4 million acres of forestlands, and our state-of-the-art wood product and window manufacturing facilities at www.spi-ind.com/AboutUs.

As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We are also proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our tobacco-free policy. Sierra Pacific adheres to E-verify to verify the social security number of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation to complete the application process, please call 800-378-8001 or write to Sierra Pacific Industries at PO Box 496011, Redding, CA 96049.