Job Summary                                                                                                                                                                                          

Moon Valley Nurseries is seeking a Bilingual Safety Coordinator to cover Texas and Tennessee regions. This person will present, document, and maintain a log of all safety standards and incidents. Coordinate monthly / daily safety training. Distribute monthly safety topics to employees Conduct / coordinate daily in-field or at-store training with staff.  Otherwise ensure tailgate talks occur at the beginning of shifts.

 Key Duties and Responsibilities                                                                                                                                                       

• OSHA 500 Certified
• Bilingual English/ Spanish
• Regulatory compliance experience such as OSHA, DOT, EPA, Dept. of Agriculture, City Codes
• Assist in incident investigations
• Extensive reporting and documentation
• Presentation and ongoing safety training events
• Site inspections and field audits
• Distribute monthly safety topics to employees
• Provide ancillary training / certification as needed:
• Safe Lifting Techniques (and other safe work habits)
• Tools & Equipment
• Tractors / Trucks
• Forklifts
• Site Security
• First Aid / CPR
• Hazardous Materials, including pesticides
• Train on safety policies
• Present to 50-100 employees
• Travel to 4 or more states, training and reviewing safety standards and procedures
• Implementing and providing ongoing support for safety training.
• Expert knowledge on compliance standards for OSHA, DOT, EPA, City Codes, and Agricultural guidelines
• Manages and develops departmental staff by mentoring, coaching and developing a solid succession plan.
• Coordinate equipment training & inspections, and related documentation
• Implement & audit new policies and procedures
• Document and standardize training

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities                                                                                                                                 

• Safety Training: 3 years (Preferred)
• Investigation: 2 years (Preferred)
• Documentation and reporting: 2 years (Preferred)
• MUST have a clean driving record
• Must be advanced in MS Office / MS Excel
• 50-75% Travel to TX, TN
• Facilitate incident reporting process, including investigation and post-accident drug testing (as needed)
• Review and analyze incident trending data – develop and provide training or other methods to avoid future incidents
• Provide regular incident / trending reports to region & store managers
• Coordinate any / all workplace posting requirements
• DOT / CDL & Employee driving record compliance

Education                                                                                                                                                                                               

Four-year degree or related field (or equivalent knowledge gained through formal education, specialized training, or additional job experience)

Physical requirements/Working Conditions                                                                                                                 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to verbally exchange information with colleagues, managers and vendors. The position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day. The employee must frequently reach for, pull, lift, and/or move items weighing up to and over 75 lbs. The employee must be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time in possibly extreme conditions, including rain, heat, sun, and wind.

 OTHER                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Subject to MVR and criminal background check in accordance with applicable fair chance laws, rules, and regulations

 About Us                                                                                                                                                                                           

Moon Valley Nurseries is the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America and is an industry leader and high growth company that offers competitive salaries with exceptional employee benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), holidays, and PTO to all eligible employees. Moon Valley Nurseries is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring and other employment decisions without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law. Further, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with all applicable state and local fair chance laws. We are a Drug Free Workplace.

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