Workplace Health and Safety Specialist 2026 (Recent and Upcoming Graduates)

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. As an entry-level Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you will be provided extensive safety training and develop into an exceptional safety leader. You'll be at the forefront of transforming workplace safety culture at one of the world's most innovative companies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and implementing all aspects of Amazon’s Global Safety Program.
• Identifying and informing management of compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities through conducting daily, weekly, and monthly audits.
• Facilitating incident investigations processes.
• Maintaining required paperwork to comply with Amazon and OSHA regulations.
• Conducting risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis).
• Recording safety incident information in internal databases in a timely manner.
• Innovating on process improvements and managing actions to completion.
• Training and assisting team members (Area Managers, Associates, Safety Team Members, etc.) to complete safety tasks (audits, following safety rules, etc.).
• Performing specific safety training as required by the Safety Manager.
• Providing additional oversight for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, and other safety related activities.
• Recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics.

Requirements

Core Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree with all requirements completed between May 2024 and August 2026.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working towards a degree in Health Science, Safety Engineering, Health & Safety, Safety Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Interest in or previous experience in safety related employment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability.

Skills

Basic Skills:

• Ability to lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Ability to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours during shifts.
• Ability to work in an environment where the noise level varies.
• Ability to work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments).
• Ability to continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs).

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

Pay

The base salary range for this position is listed below. 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.

Schedule

This is a full-time position located in a fulfillment center, sort center, delivery station, or other building within the Amazon Fulfillment Network. Locations and Placement: This role will start between July 2026 and September 2026. This position is not a corporate, remote, or office-based role.

Additional Job Elements

• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Stand/walk for up to 10-12 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).
• Must be available to work flexible shifts including days, nights, holidays and/or weekends.

Company

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Amazon also 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 about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Location

Locations and Placement: This role will start between July 2026 and September 2026. This position is not a corporate, remote, or office-based role. This is a full-time position located in a fulfillment center, sort center, delivery station, or other building within the Amazon Fulfillment Network.

Application Instructions

Please note we are not able to provide sponsorship now or in the future for these positions. Eligible candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention to be considered.