EHS Specialist

Support workplace safety compliance, risk reduction and associate wellbeing at Amazon in Kenosha.

Role overview

Support Amazon's workplace health and safety program at the Kenosha site. Promote a proactive safety culture, complete audits and incident investigations, conduct risk assessments, deliver training and work with associates and operations leaders to prevent injuries.

Key responsibilities

• Implement site safety programs and verify compliance with Amazon standards and OSHA requirements.
• Conduct workplace inspections, job hazard analyses and incident investigations.
• Use safety data to identify trends and support continuous improvement.
• Coach associates and leaders and support emergency response.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of EHS experience, or a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or six months of Amazon safety experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
• Professional experience with Word and Excel and confidential workplace matters.

Preferred qualifications include a safety-related degree, strong communication and analytical skills, job safety analysis, emergency response, workers' compensation case management, and First Aid or CPR certification. Work may include flexible shifts, lifting 49 pounds, standing or walking 12 hours, stairs, variable noise and temperatures. First Aid, CPR and AED certification must be obtained within three weeks if not already held.