Safety Technician Trainee

Safety Tech Trainee Job Overview (Agriculture & Warehouse)

Position Summary: As a Bilingual Safety Technician Trainee, you will receive hands-on training in both agricultural and warehouse settings, learning key safety practices, risk management strategies, and regulatory compliance. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about workplace safety and eager to develop their career in a fast-paced environment. A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required for this role, along with bilingual fluency to effectively communicate with a diverse workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Safety Technicians in conducting safety inspections and monitoring conditions in agricultural fields and warehouses.
• Learn and Implement Risk Management Practices focused on reducing hazards from equipment, chemicals, and manual labor in agriculture and warehouse operations.
• Support Workers' Compensation Procedures by documenting workplace incidents, preparing reports, and following up on injury cases.
• Ensure Compliance with OSHA, EHS, NEC, and other regulations, with a focus on agricultural equipment (tractors, harvesters) and warehouse machinery (forklifts, racking systems).
• Participate in Safety Audits and Inspections, ensuring compliance with safety standards for machine operation, chemical storage, electrical systems, and protective equipment.
• Assist in Occupational Health and Safety Programs, including safety training sessions for employees, ensuring the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and enforcing safety protocols.
• Engage in Hazard Communication (HazCom) and Emergency Response Plans, learning how to manage workplace accidents, chemical spills, and evacuations.
• Communicate Safety Protocols in Both English and Spanish, ensuring that all employees, regardless of language, understand and follow safety regulations and practices.

Skills and Competencies:

• Bilingual Fluency: Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish to train and support a diverse workforce in understanding safety protocols.
• Basic Understanding of Risk Management: Knowledge of how to identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to heavy machinery, chemical handling, and warehouse operations.
• Familiarity with OSHA, EHS, and NEC Regulations: Knowledge of relevant safety standards and regulations, particularly those affecting agricultural and warehouse environments.
• Valid Driver’s License and Clean Driving Record: Ability to travel between work sites safely and efficiently to conduct safety audits and inspections.
• Team Collaboration & Learning Mindset: A strong willingness to learn from senior safety technicians, work alongside various departments, and continuously improve your safety expertise.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to identifying safety hazards, reviewing compliance records, and ensuring that all safety standards are strictly followed.
• Interest in Agriculture & Warehouse Safety: A desire to specialize in the safety needs of environments where machinery, vehicles, and physical labor are central to operations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a clean driving record for the last 5 years?
• Are you fluent in Spanish (speaking, writing, and reading?
• Are you able to work rotating shifts?
• Do you have reliable transportation?

Experience:

• Computer skills: 1 year (Required)
• EHS: 1 year (Preferred)
• Conflict management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19