EHS Specialist

Overview

Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work! As a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS) you will transform workplace safety culture across the organization. By driving new approaches that combine technology with human‑centered solutions, you protect employees and help create an environment where safety and productivity thrive together. You will serve as the designated safety champion for your building, building relationships, influencing positive change, and writing the next chapter in Amazon’s commitment to safety.

• Drive comprehensive safety programs through data‑driven strategies, leading daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
• Implement innovative solutions to prevent injuries and deliver engaging safety training that fosters a proactive safety culture.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workplace safety while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Act as a trusted safety advisor and advocate for associate wellbeing, building strong partnerships across all levels of the organization.
• Foster a culture where safety is everyone’s priority through effective communication, coaching, and positive reinforcement.
• Develop strong relationships with frontline associates and leadership to drive behavioral changes and embed safety best practices into everyday habits.
• Transform safety data into compelling narratives that influence positive change and increase engagement in safety initiatives.

• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Stand and walk for up to 12 hours during shifts.
• Work in environments where noise level varies and where temperatures and weather may be variable (e.g., outside loading departments).
• Continuously climb and descend stairs (applicable 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 candidates who do not hold an adult First Aid, CPR, or 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 six months of experience performing in a safety‑related role within Amazon.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personal 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 and the ability to analyze accident data, new processes, and 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.

The base salary range for this position is 27.00 – 33.00 USD hourly. 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 insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance and 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.

USA, CT, Plainfield

July 7, 2026

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