Injury Prevention Specialist

About the role

Amazon is seeking an experienced Injury Prevention Specialist (IPS) to join our team. In this role, you will be a part of the local Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) team and will lead both onsite injury prevention and proactive safety. This position will work in an Amazon Fulfillment Center and report directly to the Site WHS Manager. You will work closely with AAs one-on-one with the goal to improve physical movement techniques prior to the onset of soreness or injury through ergonomic training and engagement.

Core Impact Areas

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

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
• For those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an occupational or industrial setting
• Experience with an industrial wellness program

Pay

USA, NJ, Carteret - $60,200.00 - $90,200.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

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 at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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