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 at one of the world’s most innovative companies. You will protect employees, facilitate new safety approaches that combine technology with human‑centered solutions, and serve as the designated safety champion for your building.

Core Impact Areas

• 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 to prevent 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 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 ensure safety best practices become natural habits.
  • Transform safety data into compelling narratives that influence positive change and drive engagement in safety initiatives.

Additional Job Elements

• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Stand/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.
• Flexible shift availability required, including days, nights, and/or weekends.
• Must obtain adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification within three weeks of start date if not already held.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field, **or** a 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 and/or personnel matters.

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, analyzing accident data, evaluating new processes and machinery for safety concerns, and conducting job hazard and job safety analyses.
• Experience in emergency response with current First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Experience in workers’ compensation case management.

Pay

The hourly base salary range for this position in Memphis, TN is $27.98 – $33.41.

Benefits

Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), Basic Life & AD&D insurance with supplemental options, Employee Assistance Program, mental‑health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs) are also part of the total compensation.