Bilingual Safety Lead — Training, Inspections & Compliance

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

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.