EHS Specialist

Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work. As a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you'll transform workplace safety culture, combining technology with human-centered solutions to protect employees and ensure they return home safely every day. This role is about revolutionizing how safety is implemented, making a lasting impact on Amazon’s people and operations.

About the role

As your building's designated safety champion, you'll drive safety program excellence, advocate for associate wellbeing, and foster a proactive safety culture. You'll build relationships, influence positive change, and help shape Amazon’s commitment to becoming Earth’s safest place to work.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site.

Requirements

• 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 subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments).
• Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs).
• Must be available to work flexible shifts including days, nights, and/or weekends.
• For those without an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.
• A minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR a bachelor’s degree in an EHS-relevant background OR 6 months of experience performing in a safety-related role within Amazon.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personal issues in the workplace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in worker’s compensation case management.
• Bachelor’s degree or 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 hazard and job safety analyses.
• Experience in emergency response and currently holds First Aid and CPR certificates.

Pay

Base salary range: $25.19 – $30.09 USD hourly (Jeffersonville, IN). Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, and optional supplemental life plans).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Mental Health Support, and 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 amazon.jobs/en/benefits.