Job Description
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 a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), 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. You'll facilitate new approaches to safety, combining technology with human-centered solutions to create an environment where safety and productivity thrive together. This isn't just about maintaining safety standards – it's about revolutionizing how we think about and implement workplace safety, making a lasting impact on our people and operations. As your building's designated safety champion, you'll have the unique opportunity to build relationships, influence positive change, and help write the next chapter in Amazon's commitment to becoming Earth's Safest Place to Work.
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.
Additional Job Elements include:
- 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)
Must be available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends.
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
- 5+ years of increasing responsibilities in EHS and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations
- 5+ years of increasing responsibilities in people and performance management
- Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Distribution Center or Manufacturing EHS experience with mix of exempt and non-exempt employees at a site of at least 250 people
- Master’s degree
- Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment.
- Experience in a fast paced, dynamic organization
- Certified Safety Professional
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with site leaders.
- Ability to develop and implement department goals and strategies
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $84,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $155,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Job Tags
Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,