Injury Prevention Specialist

Amazon • Wilmington, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Amazon is seeking an experienced Injury Prevention Specialist (IPS) to join its Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) team. The WHS team aims to make Amazon Earth's safest place to work by setting strategic direction, providing resources, best practices, and safe environments. The IPS will be part of the local WHS team, leading onsite injury prevention and proactive safety within an Amazon Fulfillment Center. The role involves working directly with Associates (AAs) to improve physical movement techniques through ergonomic training and engagement, aiming to prevent soreness or injury.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Must be a Certified Athletic Trainer, by either the Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent State Certification
• Must have a valid card evidencing successful completion of a First Aid, CPR, and AED course from the American Heart Associate or American Red Cross (or obtain within 3 weeks of start date)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital recordkeeping

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an occupational or industrial setting
• Experience with an industrial wellness program

Responsibilities

• Drive injury prevention through advanced data analysis and evidence-based solutions.
• Design and implement targeted ergonomic interventions based on risk assessment findings and injury trends.
• Lead comprehensive workplace evaluations to identify and eliminate potential hazards before they cause harm.
• Transform complex injury data into actionable strategies that protect associates and optimize work processes.
• Champion a culture of proactive health and injury prevention through innovative training programs and hands-on coaching.
• Develop and deliver engaging ergonomic education that empowers associates to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
• Build trusted partnerships with operations teams to integrate prevention strategies into daily workflows.
• Create sustainable behavior change through personalized coaching and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts.
• Work in an environment where the noise level varies.
• Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments).
• Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs).
• 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
• Sign-on payments
• Restricted stock units (RSUs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior