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EHS Specialist

@ Amazon

Description:

• One focus area of the Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission is to provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, healthy behaviors and encourage employees to proactively manage their health and wellbeing.
• To support this focus area, Amazon is seeking a full-time WHS Specialist (WHSS) to serve as a designated representative for their assigned building coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global Program as directed by the leadership.
• The WHSS promotes a positive culture while complying with Amazon standards and maintaining a safe work environment.
• This includes conducting trainings and coaching associates on observed work habits.
• The WHSS is required to maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems.
• The WHSS supports management’s efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate Program expectations and applicable federal & state laws.
• The WHSS also conducts risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions.
• In addition, the WHSS is responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics.
• Candidate must be willing to work any shift, based on availability.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems
• Support management efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate program expectations and applicable federal and state laws
• Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions
• Responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics
• Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends
• For those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.

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Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910
• A minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A Bachelor’s degree in EHS-relevant background OR; 6 months experience performing in a safety-related role within Amazon
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity
• Experience maintaining confidentiality in matter involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in worker's compensation case management
• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a safety related field
• Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer focus skills
• Experience leading and managing a team, ability to analyze accident data, new processes, and machinery for potential safety concerns, and conduct job hazard and job safety analyses
• Experience in emergency response and currently holds First Aid and CPR certificates

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How to Apply:

Apply online at https://www.amazon.jobs/en 

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