Workplace Health and Safety Specialist, Early Career – (2027) – East

About the role

Operations roles at Amazon put you at the center of how things move from a click to a doorstep. You'll help design, improve, and run systems that connect people, products, and places, at scale. As an entry-level Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you will be provided with 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. Your expertise and dedication will directly protect employees, ensuring they return home safely to their families every day.

This role is a full-time position located in a fulfillment center, sort center, delivery station, or other building within the Amazon Fulfillment Network. Site placement is based on aligning your location preferences with location availability after your interview. Relocation benefits are offered at time of offer to eligible candidates. This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future; candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention.

This role will start between January 2027 and September 2027. Openings are available in the following states: MN, IA, MO, AR, LA, WI, IL, KY, TN, MS, MI, IN, OH, AL, GA, FL, NC, SC, VA, MD, PA, NJ, NY, CT, MA, RI.

Core Impact Areas

• Safety Program Excellence & Implementation: Drive comprehensive safety programs through data-driven strategies. Lead daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments while implementing innovative solutions to prevent injuries. Deliver engaging safety training that resonates with associates and promotes a proactive safety culture. Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workplace safety while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Associate Advocacy & Cultural Leadership: Serve as a trusted safety advisor and advocate for associate wellbeing, building strong partnerships across all levels of the organization. Foster a culture where safety is everyone's priority through effective communication, coaching, and positive reinforcement. Develop strong relationships with frontline associates and leadership to drive behavioral changes and ensure safety best practices become natural habits. Transform safety data into compelling narratives that influence positive change and drive engagement in safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement all aspects of Amazon’s Global Safety Program.
• Identify and inform management of compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities through conducting daily, weekly, and monthly audits.
• Facilitate incident investigations processes.
• Maintain required paperwork to comply with Amazon and OSHA regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis).
• Record safety incident information in internal databases in a timely manner.
• Innovate on process improvements and manage actions to completion.
• Train and assist team members (Area Managers, Associates, Safety Team Members, etc.) to complete safety tasks (audits, following safety rules, etc.).
• Perform specific safety training as required by the Safety Manager.
• Provide additional oversight for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, and other safety-related activities.
• Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics.

Physical Requirements

• 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 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.

Requirements

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a bachelor’s or master’s degree. (All degree requirements must be met before your first day.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in a health and safety-related subject.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in, or previous experience in, safety-related employment.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability.

Pay

• USA, AL, Bessemer: $27.98 - $33.41 USD hourly
• USA, FL, Orlando: $27.98 - $33.41 USD hourly
• USA, IL, Rockford: $27.98 - $33.41 USD hourly
• USA, IN, Whiteland: $27.98 - $33.41 USD hourly
• USA, KY, Erlanger: $27.98 - $33.41 USD hourly
• USA, MI, Detroit: $27.98 - $33.41 USD hourly
• USA, NC, Pineville: $27.98 - $33.41 USD hourly
• USA, OH, Twinsburg: $27.98 - $33.41 USD hourly
• USA, PA, Philadelphia: $27.98 - $33.41 USD hourly
• USA, TN, Lebanon: $25.19 - $30.09 USD hourly

Benefits

Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and optional supplemental life plans)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support
• Medical Advice Line and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)

Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.