EHS Specialist

Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work! At Amazon, we’veset the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries in which we operate. As a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist(WHSS), you ll be at the forefront of transforming workplace safety culture atone of the world s most innovative companies. Your expertise and dedication will directly protect employees, ensuring they return home safely to their families every day.

You ll facilitate new approaches to safety, combining technology withhuman-centered solutions to create an environment where safety and productivity thrive together. This isn t just about maintaining safety standards – it s about revolutionizing how we think about and implement workplace safety, making alasting impact on our people and operations. As your building s designated safety champion, you ll have the unique opportunity to build relationships,influence positive change, and help write the next chapter in Amazon scommitment to becoming Earth s Safest Place to Work.

• Safety Program Excellence & Implementation
  - Drive comprehensive safety programs through data-driven strategies. Lead daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments while implementing innovative solutions toprevent injuries. Deliver engaging safety training that resonates with associates and promotes a proactive safety culture. Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workplace 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 levelsof 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 ensure safety best practices become natural habits.
  
  Transform safety data into compelling narratives that influence positive changeand drive engagement in safety initiatives.

• - Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
• - Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts
• - Work in an environment where the noise level varies
• - Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather(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 that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks ofstart date.

Basic Qualifications:

- High school or equivalent- A minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related fieldOR; A Bachelor’s degree in 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 matter involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace

• - Bachelor’s degreeor 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, new processes, and machinery for potential safety concerns, and conduct job hazardand 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 basisof protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants:
Job duties for this position include: work safelyand cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful…