EHS Specialist

About the role

Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work! As a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you will be at the forefront of transforming workplace safety culture, combining technology with human‑centered solutions to protect employees and ensure they return home safely each day. You will serve as the building’s designated safety champion, building relationships, influencing positive change, and advancing Amazon’s commitment to safety excellence.

Core Impact Areas

• 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 that promotes a proactive safety 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.
  • Build strong partnerships across all organizational levels.
  • Foster a culture where safety is everyone's priority through communication, coaching, and positive reinforcement.
  • Develop relationships with frontline associates and leadership to drive behavioral change.
  • Transform safety data into compelling narratives that influence positive change and drive engagement.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• 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 with variable noise levels, temperatures, and weather (including outdoor loading areas).
• Continuously climb and descend stairs where applicable.
• 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.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross) required within three weeks of start date if not already held.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one of the following:
  • 1 year in an environmental health & safety (EHS) related field,
  • Bachelor’s degree in an EHS‑relevant discipline, or
  • 6 months performing 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 on security or personal workplace issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a safety‑related field.
• Strong communication, teamwork, analytical, 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 hazard and job safety analyses.
• Experience in emergency response with current First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Experience in workers’ compensation case management.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $27.98 – $33.41 USD hourly. The Amazon package includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance with optional supplemental life plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support.
• Medical Advice Line.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.

Schedule

Flexible shifts are required, including days, nights, and/or weekends, to meet operational needs.