Workplace Health and Safety Specialist Intern - Summer 2027 (Nationwide)

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 a Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) intern, you'll take ownership of safety-related projects, work closely with teams to solve real-world challenges, and see the direct results of your decisions as they reach customers every day. This internship offers a comprehensive understanding of Amazon Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) practices through safety-related projects and organizational learning initiatives.

Throughout the program, you will learn how to implement safety improvements, identify compliance issues, and recognize opportunities for safety enhancements at your assigned Network Distribution Center. You will work alongside safety leaders and stakeholders to contribute to creating and maintaining a safe workplace. Upon completion, you will present a safety research paper and share your project findings with the leadership team.

This role requires 100% on-site attendance at one of our Network Distribution Centers and is not virtual. The internship lasts 10 weeks during the summer of 2027, with start dates in May or June. Based on performance, you may receive an offer for full-time employment upon graduation.

Responsibilities

• Work with various Workplace Health and Safety Teams and other WHS interns on a safety-related project.
• Research, interpret, and share data to support a safety-related recommendation as part of your final project, which will be presented to senior leadership.
• Assist in designing, building, improving, and innovating order fulfillment safety programs, projects, initiatives, and other elements of the Workplace Health & Safety organization across Amazon’s fulfillment infrastructure (first mile, middle mile, and last mile).
• Collaborate with other functional teams (Operations, Reliability Maintenance & Engineering, Central Teams, Human Resources, Transportation Operations, and others) in planning and executing your assigned project.
• Develop and expand your professional network by participating in WHS Intern activities and events.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program with an expected completion date between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Willing and able to work any shift, including overnights, holidays, and weekends.
• Able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, including safety shoes (provided).
• Stand and walk for up to 40 hours per week.
• Navigate warehouses, which may include ascending/descending ladders, stairs, gangways, and shipping docks.
• Regularly bend, lift, stretch, and reach both below the waist and above the head.
• Lift and move items up to 49 pounds.
• Must have work authorization without employer intervention.
• Flexibility to relocate, as placement is based on business need. Relocation or housing assistance may be provided for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Health Science, Safety Engineering, Health & Safety, Safety Management, or a related field.
• Interest in or previous experience in safety-related employment.
• Strong communication skills; ability to comfortably interact with and influence stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products: Excel, Project, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability.
• Proven technical guidance for large-scale safety projects.
• Ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.
• Exposure to Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, transportation/logistics, and/or fulfillment/distribution centers.

Benefits

• Access to Amazon’s Medical Advice Line.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial benefits, including 401(k) matching starting Day 1 of employment.
• Mental Health Support.
• Relocation or housing assistance for qualified candidates (if applicable).

Pay

• USA, AZ, Goodyear: $49,470 annually
• USA, IL, Rockford: $49,470 annually
• USA, KS, Kansas City: $49,470 annually
• USA, LA, Shreveport: $44,540 annually
• USA, MI, Detroit: $49,470 annually
• USA, NJ, Logan Township: $49,470 annually
• USA, OH, Obetz: $49,470 annually
• USA, TN, Lebanon: $44,540 annually
• USA, TX, Fort Worth: $49,470 annually
• USA, WA, Spokane: $49,470 annually

Schedule

• Full-time (40 hours per week) for 10 weeks during the summer of 2027.
• Start dates offered in May and June.
• Onboarding includes OSHA10, First Aid/CPR/AED certification, technical writing, and project management training.