Injury Prevention Specialist
Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work. The Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) team is deeply committed to the safety and wellbeing of our people, setting the strategic direction to provide resources, best practices, and safe environments to proactively manage the health and wellbeing of our workforce.
About the role
As an Injury Prevention Specialist (IPS), you will lead onsite injury prevention and proactive safety initiatives within an Amazon Fulfillment Center, reporting directly to the Site WHS Manager. You will work closely with associates one-on-one to improve physical movement techniques through ergonomic training and engagement, aiming to prevent soreness or injury before it occurs.
Responsibilities
- Proactive Prevention: 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.
- Wellness Education: 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.
- 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 and 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.
- Obtain adult First Aid, CPR, and AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 3 weeks of start date, if not already certified.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Certified Athletic Trainer, by either the Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent State Certification.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in an occupational or industrial setting.
- Experience with an industrial wellness program.
Pay
USA, MI, Caledonia - $60,200.00 - $90,200.00 USD annually.
Benefits
- Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
- Basic Life & AD&D insurance with option for 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.
Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.