Yerick T

Safety and Translator

Iris E-Commerce • Full time

Feb 2026 - Present • 3 mos

Develop and implement bilingual (English/Spanish) safety programs, facility signage, and standard operating procedures to ensure OSHA compliance across a multilingual workforce Conduct daily facility inspections, identify hazards, and coordinate corrective actions with operations, maintenance, and senior leadership Certify and evaluate powered industrial truck (forklift) operators as an OSHA-aligned Train the Trainer certified instructor (CertifyMe.net) Maintain OSHA-compliant incident documentation, conduct injury and near-miss investigations, and manage recordkeeping in accordance with federal and state regulations Manage vendor transitions and supply audits, including cost reduction analysis and contract coordination for facility services Collaborate cross-functionally with distribution management, production leadership, and facilities teams to align safety initiatives with operational goals Serve as trilingual (English/Spanish/Japanese) liaison between U.S. facility operations and Japanese corporate leadership at Iris Ohyama headquarters Provide administrative support to Japanese expatriate staff and employees relocating to the U.S., assisting with essential settlement processes including Social Security, driver licensing, housing, and community integration