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 an experienced and
innovative Wellness WHS Specialist to join our team. In this position, will
serve as a designated safety representative of your assigned fulfillment center
(FC), coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global WHS Program
as directed by the WHS Leadership Team. You will influence behavior and inspire
commitment on the part of all personnel in complying with Amazon safety
standards and maintaining a safe work environment. This will include conducting
training and coaching associates on observed work habits in support of this
effort.
The Wellness WHS Specialist will be expected proactively analyze tasks for
potential ergonomic & safety issues, perform biomechanical & ergonomic
assessments, and execute other Amazon injury prevention activities. You will
also provide conservative care, first aid Level One treatment to injured
Associates and educate them on ways to perform their tasks effectively without
undue stress or strain on the body. As a WES you will support management’s
efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate WHS program expectations and
applicable federal and state law. You will conduct risk assessments related to
jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis), new equipment introductions, recommend
appropriate risk mitigation measures to Management, including ergonomic
considerations, in all such efforts. Responsibilities include but are not
limited to:
- Identify and inform management of compliance issues, safety risks, and
improvement opportunities through the conduct of daily, weekly & monthly audits
- Participate in incident investigation process, especially those related to
MSDs injuries
- Evaluate trends in soft tissue injuries and develop action items to address
injury trends
- Minimize the risk of injury of employees through awareness, education and
intervention ? Attend and participate at “start-up” meetings to lead daily
stretching routines
- Frequent “floor time” to interact with both associates and managers, providing
coaching on observed at-risk work habits
- Understand and learn each department and job function within the warehouse to
fully understand the body mechanics involved in every task
- Be actively involved with improvements to the standard work process and
maintain required paperwork to comply with Amazon standards
- Provide (or facilitate access to) immediate aid for associates, visitors,
vendors, or guests that need assistance, or medical attention
- Enter Safety Incident Information in metrics database in a timely manner
- Train and assist others (Area Managers, Safety Team Members, etc.) in
completing their Safety responsibilities (Audits, Follow Safety Rules, etc.)
- Ability to communicate health and safety needs to all levels of the
organization
- Ability to produce ergonomic risk assessment reports, provide suggestions on
control measures, and have the ability to drive change
- Calm demeanor in emergency situations
- Available to work flexible shifts which could include days, nights and/or
weekends
