EHS Specialist

Job Overview 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 at a leading innovative company. Your expertise will protect employees, ensuring they return home safely, while combining technology with human‐centered solutions to promote safety and productivity.

You will be the building's designated safety champion, building relationships, influencing positive change, and helping write the next chapter of Amazon's commitment to Earth's Safest Place to Work.

Core Impact Areas Safety Program

Excellence & Implementation – Drive comprehensive safety programs through data‐driven strategies, lead daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments, and implement innovative solutions to prevent injuries. Deliver engaging safety training that promotes a proactive safety culture and champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety while maintaining operational efficiency.

Associate

Advocacy & Cultural Leadership – Act as a trusted safety advisor and advocate for associate well‐being, build partnerships across all levels, foster a safety‐first culture through communication, coaching, and reinforcement, develop relationships with frontline associates and leadership, and translate safety data into narratives that influence positive change.

Additional Job Elements

Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach. Stand or walk for up to 12 hours during shifts. Work in environments with variable noise levels and temperatures (including outdoor loading departments). Continuously climb and descend stairs (where applicable). Maintain effective emergency response and assist during emergencies.

Requirements High school diploma or equivalent, or a Bachelor's degree in an EHS‐related field. Minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field or 6 months in a safety‐related role. Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Experience maintaining confidentiality involving security and personnel matters. Ability to work flexible shifts including days, nights, and/or weekends. Must have an adult First Aid, CPR, or AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or obtain one within 3 weeks of start date.

Desired Qualifications

Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer‐focus skills.

Experience leading and managing a team, analyzing accident data, new processes, and machinery for potential safety concerns, and conducting job hazard and safety analyses.

Experience in emergency response with current First Aid and CPR certificates.

Experience in workers' compensation case management.

Benefits Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D), EAP, mental health support, 401(k) matching, paid time off, parental leave, and opportunities to earn sign‐on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

EEO Statement Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Salary USA, CA, Palmdale – $27.00 – $33.00 USD hourly