EHS Specialist
Amazon· Medical, Health, & Safety
Hybrid (Valley View)$28.94/hr - $33.41/hrfull-timePosted yesterday
About the role
Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS) at Amazon, focusing on driving safety programs, audits, investigations, and associate advocacy to create a culture of safety and productivity. Builds relationships across the organization, leads safety initiatives, and supports emergency response and training.
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 and promote a proactive safety culture.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workplace safety while maintaining operational efficiency.
- Serve as a trusted safety advisor and advocate for associate wellbeing across all levels of the organization.
- Transform safety data into narratives that influence positive change and drive engagement in safety initiatives.
- Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach; stand/walk for up to 12 hours; work in environments with variable noise and temperatures; climb stairs; assist in emergencies.
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 managementIncident investigationTraining & coaching
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 and parental leave
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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