Safety Specialist

Socket.dev; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Liberty Tire Recycling is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist to support site leadership in creating a safe, compliant work environment. This hands-on role involves developing safety programs, audits, training, and regulatory compliance, with physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs and working near moving parts.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of safety or manufacturing experience, a safety-related degree, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety science, EH, IH, or related field

Job description

ABOUT US:

Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people’s lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise – from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company’s commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers.

Job Summary:

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

EEO Statement:

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.