EHS Specialist; Fulfillment & Operations

Amazon’s mission is to become Earth’s safest place to work. As a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you will transform the safety culture, combining technology with human‑centered solutions to protect employees and drive a proactive safety environment.

Safety Program Excellence & Implementation: Drive comprehensive safety programs through data‑driven strategies. Lead daily safety audits, incident investigations, risk assessments, and implement innovative solutions to prevent injuries. Deliver engaging safety training that resonates with associates and promotes a proactive culture. Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety while maintaining operational efficiency.

Associate Advocacy & Cultural Leadership: Serve as a trusted safety advisor and advocate for associate wellbeing, building strong partnerships across all levels. Foster a culture where safety is everyone's priority through communication, coaching, and reinforcement. Develop relationships with frontline associates and leaders to drive behavioral changes and ensure best practices become habits. Transform safety data into compelling narratives that influence engagement.

• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Stand or walk for up to 12 hours during shifts.
• Work in environments where noise levels vary and temperatures and weather are variable (delivery stations include outside loading departments).
• Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs).
• Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site.

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

For those who do not have an 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 diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR a bachelor’s degree in an EHS‑relevant background OR 6 months experience performing in a safety‑related role within Amazon.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace.

• 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; ability to analyze accident data, propose new processes, and assess machinery for potential safety concerns; conduct job hazard and job safety analyses.
• Experience in emergency response and currently holds First Aid and CPR certificates.
• 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 any other legally protected status.

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 experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, optional supplemental life plans, employee assistance program, 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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