Workplace Health and Safety Specialist and Upcoming Graduates

Workplace Health and Safety Specialist 2026 – Central (Recent and Upcoming Graduates)

Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work. As an entry‑level Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you will receive extensive safety training and develop into a safety leader.

You’ll be at the forefront of transforming workplace safety culture at one of the world’s most innovative companies. Your expertise will directly protect employees and help build a culture where safety and productivity thrive together.

• Safety Program Excellence & Implementation – drive comprehensive safety programs, lead safety audits, incident investigations, risk assessments, and implement innovative solutions.
• Associate Advocacy & Cultural Leadership – serve as a trusted safety advisor, foster a safety culture through communication and coaching, drive behavioral changes, and transform safety data into compelling narratives.

• Lift up to 49 pounds, frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Stand or walk for up to 10–12 hours during shifts.
• Work in environments with variable noise, temperatures, and weather; including outside loading departments.
• Continuously climb and descend stairs where applicable.
• Must be available for flexible shifts, including days, nights, holidays, and weekends.

• Role will start between January 2026 and September 2026.
• This is a full‑time, on‑site position at a fulfillment center, sort center, delivery station, or other Amazon facility; it is not a corporate, remote, or office‑based role.

• Coordinating and implementing all aspects of Amazon’s Global Safety Program.
• Identifying and informing management of compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities through audits.
• Facilitating incident investigations.
• Maintaining required paperwork to comply with Amazon and OSHA regulations.
• Conducting risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis).
• Recording safety incident information in internal databases in a timely manner.
• Innovating on process improvements and managing actions to completion.
• Training and assisting team members to complete safety tasks.
• Performing specific safety training as required.
• Providing additional oversight for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, and other safety related activities.
• Recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics.

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree with all requirements completed between May 2024 and August 2026 (degree requirements must be met before the first day).

• Working toward a degree in Health Science, Safety Engineering, Health & Safety, Safety Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Interest in or previous experience in safety‑related employment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem‑solving ability.

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need workplace accommodation during the application and hiring process, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information.

Base pay ranges from $52,400 to $76,500 per year depending on geographic market. Additional compensation may include equity, sign‑on payments, and benefits. For more information, visit

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.