EHS Specialist

Core Impact Areas

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.

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 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
• If not certified, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date: Adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Basic Qualifications

• High school or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) or related field, or 1+ years of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) or Flight Safety or performing in a safety-related role within Amazon experience
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Excel and Word
• Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security or personnel issues in the workplace

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of demonstrating safety standards experience
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Experience in emergency response
• Experience in worker's compensation case management
• 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

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00 USD hourly.

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.