Bilingual Safety Trainer (Seasonal/Temporary)

Job Title: Bilingual Safety Trainer (Advanced)
Division: MVP Safety Professionals
Reports To: Manager, MVP Safety Professionals
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

MVP Safety Professionals, LLC assists agricultural producers and affiliated industries, in the greater Northern California area, with building a safe agricultural community that protects both the workers and the environment. Through its customized compliance and training services, MVP Safety Professionals’ clients have confidence in their health and safety programs, which not only educates their employees about safe practices but also assists them in meeting state and federal regulatory requirements.

Through the services it provides, MVP Safety Professionals has the following goals:

· To promote a positive safety environment for the agriculture community.

· To provide comprehensive programs that assist growers in complying with federal and state safety regulations including those developed by the California Occupational Health and Safety Administration (Cal OSHA) and the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR).

· To assist agriculturalists in documenting and organizing required paperwork.

· To provide safety trainings that encourage safe work practices.

· To share, with its customers, current regulations associated with agricultural workplace safety.

This allows MVP Safety Professionals to provide an industry-leading comprehensive portfolio of safety training services that support Northern California’s agriculture industry. We are a locally owned company that is driven by the growth and the needs of our customers. Learn more about us at

MVP Safety Professionals is looking for an entry-level Bilingual Safety Trainer who will be responsible for assisting the lead trainers with presentations and training activities and seminars. This position will require the trainer to provide trainings in English and Spanish.

Duties and Responsibilities include assisting with the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Provide guidance and practical assistance to clients regarding compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

· Coordinating schedules, itinerary, materials and agenda for trainings.*

· Provide bilingual agricultural safety trainings in large and small groups to foreman, crew leader, supervisor, and farmworkers.

· Organizes and maintains proper paperwork on-site and in office.*

· Takes necessary continuing education and certification courses.*

· Organizes and maintains training equipment and supplies.*

· Assists in development and evaluation of training programs.*

· Maintains grower/worker database referring training programs.*

· Provide guidance regarding employee documentation and personnel recordkeeping practices.

· Assists in developing additional innovative safety training materials in conjunction with Manager.*

· Attends marketing and outreach events for company.*

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of

· Microsoft Word

· Microsoft Excel

· Microsoft PowerPoint

· Microsoft Outlook

· Internet Explorer

Education/Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, agriculture, labor relations, or a related field or 4 years related experience.

· Experience working directly with agricultural employers, farm labor contractors, agricultural associations, or other agricultural organizations.

· Equivalent combination of education and experience

· The ideal candidate will live in the northern California area or be willing to relocate.

Certificates and Licenses:

· Valid California driver's license

· Holds, or has ability to obtain through training, Forklift Trainer certification

· Holds, or has the ability to obtain through training, MEWP Trainer certification

· Holds, or has ability to obtain through training, First Aid/CPR Trainer certifications

· Holds, or has ability to obtain through training, Pesticide Safety Trainer Certificate

Knowledge of the following Equipment or willingness to learn about:

· Tractor

· Power take-off/driver shafts

· Forklifts

· Mobile Elevating Work Platforms

· Pruning sheers

· Respirators

· ATVs

· Blowers

· Harvesters

· Tractor implements

· Agricultural hand tools

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

· Strong multilingual skills in English and Spanish (speaking, reading and writing)

· Time management. Must be punctual, ability to arrive on time

· Be able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

· Ability and willingness to learn and understand agricultural safety regulations

· Ability to present trainings and organize related documents

· Ability to maintain regular communication with assigned clients and provide timely follow-up.

· Ability to review client training and information to help keep clients current on required training.

· Keep schedule for client training and send required confirmations and reminders for training.

· Ability to complete personal certification/training programs and pass tests in English

· Motivated, creative and cooperative

· Organizational skills and detail oriented

· Good Customer Service and Customer Relations

· Must be able to prioritize and possess critical thinking abilities

· Interpersonal, Oral and Written communication skills

· Project Management

· Computer Literacy

· Professionalism both in language and appearance

· Required to drive on highways and in rural agricultural areas

· Be available to travel, including overnight travel and travel for up to a several days at a time when necessary.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk. The employee is frequently required to walk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions and will perform training in agricultural shops and fields. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.