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EHS Specialist

Amazon
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Lubbock, TX$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 program delivery, audits, investigations, and associate advocacy to transform workplace safety culture across Amazon sites. The role emphasizes data-driven safety programs, training, and continuous improvement to protect employees and support productivity.

Responsibilities

  • Drive comprehensive safety programs through data-driven strategies
  • Lead daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments
  • Implement innovative solutions to prevent injuries
  • Deliver engaging safety training
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workplace safety while maintaining operational efficiency
  • Serve as a trusted safety advisor and advocate for associate wellbeing
  • Foster a culture where safety is everyone's priority through communication, coaching, and positive reinforcement
  • 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 during shifts
  • Work in environments with varying noise, temperatures, and outdoor exposure at delivery stations
  • Climb and descend stairs on sites with stairs
  • Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site
  • Be available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends
  • Obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 3 weeks if not already held

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 workplace security/personnel matters

Skills

Required:Safety program managementSafety trainingData analysisCommunication
Nice to have:Emergency response

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Life & AD&D insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee assistance programs including mental health support
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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