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EHS Specialist

Amazon
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Hybrid (USA, AL, Bessemer)$28.94/hr - $33.41/hrFull-timePosted yesterday

About the role

Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work. As a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you’ll lead safety programs, audits, investigations, and training to protect associates and promote a proactive safety culture across the site.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Transform safety data into compelling narratives that influence positive change and drive engagement in safety initiatives.

Qualifications

  • High school or equivalent
  • A minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A Bachelor’s degree in EHS-relevant background OR; 6 months experience performing in a safety-related 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 personal issues in the workplace

Skills

Required:Safety program managementOSHA knowledgeAuditing and incident investigationTraining and communication

Benefits

  • Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs) as part of total compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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