Bilingual Safety Coordinator (English/Spanish)

Gertens; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gertens is seeking a Bilingual Safety Coordinator (English/Spanish) to promote workplace safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across multiple Twin Cities metro locations. The role emphasizes training in both English and Spanish, incident investigation, and risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in occupational safety, solid knowledge of OSHA standards, and the ability to travel 20–30% within the Twin Cities area.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Spanish with ability to train in both languages.
• 2+ years in safety, EH&S, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Valid Driver's License with clean record.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in both languages.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain safety policies and procedures per laws and best practices.
• Conduct bilingual safety trainings (English/Spanish) and toolbox talks.
• Communicate safety policies and hazards to bilingual staff.
• Perform inspections across offices, retail, warehouse, greenhouse, and outdoor sites.
• Investigate incidents to determine root causes and corrective actions.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Safety training

OSHA regulations

Communication

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety

Associate degree or certifications

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Twin Cities Metro Area, Minnesota

Travel: Approximately 20–30% within the Twin Cities and surrounding areas

Gertens Family of Businesses is seeking a Bilingual Safety Coordinator (English/Spanish) to support the implementation and ongoing administration of our workplace safety programs. This position plays an important role in promoting a strong safety culture, maintaining regulatory compliance, identifying workplace hazards, and helping prevent injuries and accidents.

The Safety Coordinator will work closely with employees, supervisors, and leadership across multiple locations to provide safety training and communication in both English and Spanish, conduct workplace inspections, investigate incidents, maintain safety documentation, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive safety professional who is comfortable working with employees at all levels and can effectively communicate safety requirements, procedures, and expectations in both English and Spanish.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain safety policies and procedures in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Conduct safety training in English and Spanish covering general safety practices, emergency procedures, proper equipment use, and department-specific requirements through classroom training, Toolbox Talks, and online platforms.
• Communicate safety policies, procedures, hazards, and corrective actions effectively to both English- and Spanish-speaking employees.
• Perform workplace inspections at office, retail, warehouse, greenhouse, nursery, production, mill, and outdoor locations to identify hazards, unsafe conditions, equipment concerns, and improper work practices.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and other safety incidents to determine root causes and recommend or implement corrective actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify potential hazards and risk factors, developing appropriate strategies to mitigate or eliminate risks.
• Recommend improvements to equipment, processes, and procedures to reduce workplace risks and prevent future incidents.
• Promote a positive safety culture by encouraging employees to report hazards, participate in safety initiatives, and take an active role in maintaining a safe workplace.
• Maintain accurate records related to training, inspections, incidents, corrective actions, and other safety activities.
• Monitor changes in safety regulations, industry standards, best practices, and emerging safety technologies.
• Support electronic safety management systems and equipment pre-use inspection processes, including training and inspection tracking.
• Assist with OSHA, DOT, EPA/MDA, and company safety programs, regulatory inspections, and documentation requests as assigned by the Safety Manager.
• Support safety committee activities, Toolbox Talks, safety communications, and the tracking and analysis of safety metrics and trends.
• Travel between multiple company locations throughout the Twin Cities metro area and surrounding communities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Fluent in both English and Spanish, with the ability to effectively communicate safety information, provide training, and give safety instructions in both languages.
• 2+ years of relevant occupational safety, environmental health, operations, or related experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and applicable federal, state, and local safety standards.
• Valid Driver's License and a clean driving record with no serious violations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify hazards, investigate incidents, determine root causes, and recommend effective corrective actions.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with employees, supervisors, and leadership.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments and weather conditions.
• Ability to travel approximately 20–30% of the work week within the Twin Cities and surrounding areas.
• Ability to remain composed and make sound decisions during emergency situations.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and the ability to motivate and influence others to improve safety performance.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field preferred.
• Associate's degree, relevant certifications, or equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred, or ability to obtain certification within six months of employment.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This position requires the ability to work in a variety of environments and operational conditions, including office, retail, warehouse, greenhouse, nursery, production, mill, and outdoor settings.

The employee must be able to:

• Regularly use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
• Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as needed.
• Occasionally climb or balance.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Travel between multiple locations throughout the Twin Cities metro area and surrounding areas.
• Sit or remain stationary at a workstation for extended periods when performing office-based duties.
• Perform work in varying weather and operational conditions.
• Meet visual requirements including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, as well as the ability to adjust and focus.

Why Join Our Team?

As a Bilingual Safety Coordinator, you'll have a direct impact on the safety and well-being of employees across multiple locations. You'll help ensure that important safety information is accessible to both English- and Spanish-speaking employees while building a workplace culture where everyone is empowered to identify hazards, speak up about safety concerns, and actively participate in creating a safer workplace.

If you're a hands-on safety professional who is fluent in English and Spanish, enjoys working with people, and is passionate about improving workplace safety, we'd like to hear from you.

E-Verify

Gertens participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gertens Family of Businesses is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer