EHS Specialist

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Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work. As a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you’ll be at the forefront of transforming workplace safety culture at a global, innovative company. You’ll protect employees and help create an environment where safety and productivity thrive together. As your building's designated safety champion, you’ll build relationships, influence positive change, and help write the next chapter in Amazon’s commitment to becoming Earth’s Safe Place to Work.

• Safety Program Excellence & Implementation – Drive comprehensive safety programs through data‑driven strategies. Lead daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments; implement innovative solutions to prevent injuries. Deliver engaging safety training and champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Associate Advocacy & Cultural Leadership – Serve as a trusted safety advisor, advocate for associate wellbeing, and build partnerships across all levels. Foster a culture where safety is everyone’s priority through effective communication, coaching, and positive reinforcement. Transform safety data into narratives that influence positive change and drive engagement.

• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
• Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts
• Work in environments with variable noise levels and temperatures
• Maintain safety in sites with stairs (continuous climbing/descending as applicable)
• Provide effective care in emergencies and assist emergency response

Must be available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends.

For those without adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, certification must be obtained within 3 weeks of start date.

• High school or equivalent
• A minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR a Bachelor’s degree in EHS-related background OR 6 months experience in a safety-related role within Amazon
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel professionally
• Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a safety-related field
• Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer focus skills
• Experience leading and managing a team, analyzing accident data, implementing new processes and machinery safety controls, and conducting job hazard analyses
• Experience in emergency response and current First Aid and CPR certifications
• Experience in workers’ compensation case management

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

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Posted: January 6, 2026 (Updated 5 days ago)

Posted: February 2, 2026 (Updated 6 days ago)

USA, MD, Baltimore - 27.00 - 33.00 USD hourly

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.