EHS Specialist

Job ID: 10453185 | Amazon.com Services LLC Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work! As a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you will transform workplace safety culture across one of the world’s most innovative companies, protecting employees and promoting productivity. Core Impact Areas Safety Program Excellence & Implementation: Drive safety programs through data‑driven strategies, conduct audits, investigations, risk assessments, provide training, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Associate Advocacy & Cultural Leadership: Serve as a trusted safety advisor, build partnerships at all levels, communicate effectively, coach associates, and translate safety data into compelling narratives that influence positive change. Additional Job Elements 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 where noise levels and temperatures vary, including outside loading areas. Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to 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. For those who do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, you must obtain it within 3 weeks of the start date. Basic Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 1 year in an environmental Health & Safety (EHS) field; or a bachelor’s degree in an EHS‑relevant 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 professionally. Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personal workplace issues. Preferred Qualifications 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 to analyze accident data, new processes, and machinery for potential safety concerns; conduct job hazard and job safety analyses. Experience in emergency response and currently holds First Aid and CPR certificates. Experience in workers’ compensation case management. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Compensation and Benefits Base salary range: $25.00 – $30.00 USD hourly. The Amazon package includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and location. Benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, optional Supplemental life plans), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), mental health support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Location: USA, SC, Spartanburg. #J-18808-Ljbffr