EHS Specialist

One focus area of the Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission is to provide tools resources and environments that support safe efficient healthy behaviors and encourage employees to proactively manage their health and wellbeing. To support this focus area Amazon is seeking a fulltime WHS Specialist (WHSS) to serve as a designated representative for their assigned building coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global Program as directed by the leadership. The WHSS promotes a positive culture while complying with Amazon standards and maintaining a safe work environment. This includes conducting trainings and coaching associates on observed work habits.

The WHSS is required to maintain accurate daily weekly and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems. The WHSS supports managements efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate Program expectations and applicable federal & state laws. The WHSS also conducts risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions. In addition the WHSS is responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management including ergonomics. Candidate must be willing to work any shift based on availability. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Maintain accurate daily weekly and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems
Support management efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate program expectations and applicable federal and state laws
Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions
Responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management including ergonomics
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.

High school or equivalent
A minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A Bachelors degree in EHSrelevant background OR; 6 months experience performing in a safetyrelated role within Amazon
Knowledge of OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910
Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity
Experience maintaining confidentiality in matter involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace

Bachelors degree or higher preferably in a safety related field
Strong communication teamwork analysis judgment and customer focus skills
Experience leading and managing a team ability to analyze accident data new processes and machinery for potential safety concerns and conduct job hazard and job safety analyses
Experience in emergency response and currently holds First Aid and CPR certificates
Experience in workers compensation case management

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $50500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $76500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.