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EHS Specialist

Amazon
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Hybrid (Kansas City)$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 culture transformation, drive data-driven safety programs, and advocate for associate wellbeing across high-demand environments. This role emphasizes safety program excellence, incident investigations, risk assessments, and building strong relationships with associates and leadership to foster a proactive safety culture.

Responsibilities

  • Drive comprehensive safety programs through data-driven strategies.
  • Lead daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments while implementing innovative safety solutions.
  • 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 partnerships across the organization.
  • Foster a culture where safety is everyone's priority through effective communication, coaching, and reinforcement.
  • Transform safety data into 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-related background OR 6 months experience 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 matters involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace

Skills

Required:Safety program developmentIncident investigationRisk assessmentCommunication

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans
  • EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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