Injury Prevention Specialist

About the role

Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work. The Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) team aims to be the benchmark of safety excellence across industries. As an Injury Prevention Specialist (IPS) you will join the local WHS team, work in an Amazon Fulfillment Center, report to the Site WHS Manager, and partner one‑on‑one with associates to improve physical movement techniques through ergonomic training and engagement, aiming to prevent soreness or injury before it occurs.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform physical job functions: lift up to 49 lb, frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach; stand or walk up to 12 hours during shifts; work in variable noise levels; work in environments with variable temperatures and weather (including outside loading areas); continuously climb and descend stairs where applicable.
• Obtain a valid First Aid, CPR, and AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within three weeks of start date if not already certified.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Certified Athletic Trainer (BOC or state‑equivalent certification).
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED card 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.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

• Data analysis and injury‑trend interpretation.
• Ergonomic intervention design and implementation.
• Training development and delivery.
• One‑on‑one coaching and behavior‑change techniques.
• Partnership building with operations teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital recordkeeping.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, optional supplemental life plans).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), mental health support, medical advice line.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.

Pay

Base salary range: $54,200.00 – $81,200.00 USD annually (Shreveport, LA). The total Amazon package includes