EHS Specialist

Amazon • Olive Branch, MS

17d • $25 - $33

About The Position

One focus area of the Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission is to
provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, healthy
behaviors and encourage employees to proactively manage their health and
wellbeing. To support this focus area, Amazon is seeking a full-time WHS
Specialist (WHSS) to serve as a designated representative for their assigned
building coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global Program as
directed by the leadership. The WHSS promotes a positive culture while complying
with Amazon standards and maintaining a safe work environment. This includes
conducting trainings and coaching associates on observed work habits.

The WHSS is required to maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to
report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems. The
WHSS supports management’s efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate
Program expectations and applicable federal & state laws. The WHSS also conducts
risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new
equipment introductions. In addition, the WHSS is responsible for recommending
appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics.
Candidate must be willing to work any shift, based on availability.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910
• Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security or personnel issues in the workplace
• A minimum of 1 year in an environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A bachelors degree in EHS-relevant background OR; 6 months experience performing in a safety-related role within Amazon
• For those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in worker's compensation case management
• High school or equivalent, or 1+ years of demonstrating safety standards experience
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience working with customers with a passion for delivering exceptional service
• Experience in emergency response
• 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

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems
• Support management efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate program expectations and applicable federal and state laws
• Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions
• Responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics
• Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends

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