Injury Prevention Specialist

About the role

Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work! At Amazon, we’ve set the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries in which we operate. The Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) team is deeply committed to the safety and wellbeing of our people. WHS sets the strategic direction to provide resources, best practices, and safe environments to proactively manage the health and wellbeing of our workforce. To support these goals, Amazon is seeking an experienced Injury Prevention Specialist (IPS) to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite injury prevention and proactive safety as part of the local WHS team, reporting directly to the Site WHS Manager.
• Work one‑on‑one with associates to improve physical movement techniques prior to the onset of soreness or injury through ergonomic training and engagement.
• Drive injury prevention through advanced data analysis and evidence‑based solutions.
• Design and implement targeted ergonomic interventions based on risk assessment findings and injury trends.
• Lead comprehensive workplace evaluations to identify and eliminate potential hazards before they cause harm.
• Transform complex injury data into actionable strategies that protect associates and optimize work processes.
• Champion a culture of proactive health and injury prevention through innovative training programs and hands‑on coaching.
• Develop and deliver engaging ergonomic education that empowers associates to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
• Build trusted partnerships with operations teams to integrate prevention strategies into daily workflows.
• Create sustainable behavior change through personalized coaching and positive reinforcement techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Must be a Certified Athletic Trainer, by either the Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent State Certification.
• Must have a valid card evidencing successful completion of a First Aid, CPR, and AED course from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital recordkeeping.
• Ability to lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Ability to stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts.
• Ability to work in environments with varying noise levels.
• Ability to work in environments subject to variable temperatures and weather (including outside loading departments).
• Ability to continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs).
• Ability to maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site.