EHS Specialist

Amazon • Kansas City, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work. As a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you will be at the forefront of transforming workplace safety culture at one of the world's most innovative companies. Your expertise and dedication will directly protect employees, ensuring they return home safely to their families every day. You will facilitate new approaches to safety, combining technology with human-centered solutions to create an environment where safety and productivity thrive together. This role is about revolutionizing how Amazon thinks about and implements workplace safety, making a lasting impact on people and operations. As your building's designated safety champion, you will have the unique opportunity to build relationships, influence positive change, and help write the next chapter in Amazon's commitment to becoming Earth's Safest Place to Work.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent
• 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
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity
• Experience maintaining confidentiality in matter involving security and/or personal issues in the workplace
• Must obtain an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 3 weeks of start date if not already held

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Experience in workers compensation case management

Responsibilities

• Drive comprehensive safety programs through data-driven strategies
• Lead daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments while implementing innovative solutions to prevent injuries
• Deliver engaging safety training that resonates with associates and promotes a proactive safety culture
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workplace safety while maintaining operational efficiency
• Serve as a trusted safety advisor and advocate for associate wellbeing, building strong partnerships across all levels of the organization
• Foster a culture where safety is everyone's priority through effective communication, coaching, and positive reinforcement
• Develop strong relationships with frontline associates and leadership to drive behavioral changes and ensure safety best practices become natural habits
• Transform safety data into compelling narratives that influence positive change and drive engagement in safety initiatives
• Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED