EHS Specialist

Overview

Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work. As a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you will help transform workplace safety culture, protect employees, and promote safety and productivity through technology and human-centered solutions.

As the building's designated safety champion, you will build relationships, influence positive change, and support Amazon’s commitment to safety excellence.

• Safety Program Excellence & Implementation: drive data-driven safety programs; lead daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments; implement innovative solutions to prevent injuries; deliver engaging safety training that promotes a proactive safety culture; champion continuous improvement to enhance safety and maintain operational efficiency.
• Associate Advocacy & Cultural Leadership: act 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; build relationships with frontline associates and leadership; transform safety data into narratives that drive engagement and positive change.
• Operational and environmental duties:
  Lift up to 49 pounds; stand/walk up to 12 hours; work in variable noise levels and temperatures; climb stairs as required; participate in emergency care when needed.
• Shift flexibility: be available to work flexible shifts including days, nights, and weekends.
• Safety readiness: ensure appropriate safety measures, participate in emergency response, and maintain first aid readiness where applicable.

• High school diploma 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 of safety-related experience within Amazon
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree or higher in a safety-related field
• Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer focus skills
• Experience leading and managing a team, analyzing accident data, evaluating new processes and machinery for safety concerns, and conducting job hazard analyses
• Experience in emergency response and current First Aid and CPR certificates
• Experience in workers compensation case management
• First aid, CPR, and AED certification (if not held, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date)

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected status. All applicants will be considered without regard to veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: job duties include working safely, communicating effectively, and complying with laws and policies. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results. If you need a workplace accommodation during the application and hiring process, please note that information is available in the accommodations section of our hiring site.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation includes sign-on payments and RSUs. Final compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and location. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, parental leave, and more.

Location:

USA, CA, Chino – 27.00 - 33.00 USD hourly.