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EHS Specialist

Amazon
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Olive Branch, MS$28.94/hr - $33.41/hrfull-timePosted yesterday

About the role

Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS) at Amazon focusing on safety program excellence, associate advocacy, and culture change to make Amazon Earth’s Safest Place to Work. Drives data-driven safety initiatives, conducts audits, incidents investigations, training, and risk assessments; supports emergency response and ensures safety practices become part of daily operations.

Responsibilities

  • Drive comprehensive safety programs through data-driven strategies.
  • Lead daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
  • Implement innovative safety solutions to prevent injuries.
  • Deliver engaging safety training to associates.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety and maintain operational efficiency.
  • Serve as a trusted safety advisor and advocate for associate wellbeing.
  • Foster a culture where safety is everyone’s priority through coaching and communication.
  • Transform safety data into narratives to influence positive change and drive engagement.
  • Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
  • Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts.
  • Work in environments with variable noise, temperatures, and weather (delivery stations include outside loading).
  • Climb and descend stairs where applicable.
  • Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site.
  • Must be available for flexible shifts including days, nights, and/or weekends.
  • If lacking First Aid/CPR/AED, obtain certification within 3 weeks of start.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR a Bachelor’s degree in an EHS-related field OR 6 months of safety-related experience within Amazon.
  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910.
  • Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel professionally.
  • Experience maintaining confidentiality in security/personnel matters in the workplace.

Skills

Required:Safety program managementData-driven safetyTraining and coaching
Nice to have:Emergency response

Benefits

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

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