Safety Specialist

Health & Safety Specialist

The Health & Safety Specialist plays a critical role in supporting site leadership and team members by ensuring a safe and compliant work environment. This hands-on position involves developing and implementing health and safety programs, conducting audits, delivering training, and maintaining regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will be actively engaged in daily operations and comfortable with physical tasks such as climbing, squatting, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Communicate effectively with all levels of the site team

Provide technical safety and health support to site leadership

Develop and maintain written safety procedures and policies

Identify training needs and coordinate safety training programs

Support documentation including JSAs, SOPs, KPIs, and strategic planning

Maintain OSHA 300 Log and ensure accurate reporting

Participate in product/process assessments to reduce risk

Collaborate with corporate safety staff to implement initiatives

Lead and participate in site safety committee activities

Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies

Investigate incidents and support corrective actions

Perform other duties as assigned

Bachelor's degree in safety science, environmental health, industrial hygiene, or related field

2–4 years of relevant experience in safety or manufacturing environments

Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Customer-focused with sound decision-making abilities

Detail-oriented with problem-solving capabilities

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Technical proficiency and learning agility

Ability to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl regularly

Comfortable lifting/moving up to 30 lbs regularly, 40 lbs frequently, and 100 lbs occasionally (maximum unassisted lift: 50 lbs)

Visual acuity including close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment

Willingness to work near moving mechanical parts and in moderate to loud noise levels

Ability to work in varying weather conditions including rain, wind, heat, and cold

Must wear PPE as designated by work area

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.