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 full-time 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 management’s 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
