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EHS Specialist

Amazon
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Hybrid (Visalia, CA)$28.94/hr - $33.41/hrPosted yesterday

About the role

Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work. The Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS) leads safety programs, conducts audits and investigations, and champions a proactive safety culture to protect associates and improve operations.

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 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.
  • 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 conditions (delivery stations may include outside loading).
  • Continuously climb and descend stairs (sites with stairs).
  • Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site.
  • Must be available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends.
  • If lacking First Aid, CPR, AED certification, obtain within 3 weeks of start date.

Qualifications

  • High school or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR a Bachelor's degree in an 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 managementCommunication

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
  • Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support.
  • 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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