WHS Specialist

Amazon • Monroe, OH

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About The Position

The WHS Specialist at Amazon is responsible for promoting a safe and healthy work environment within their assigned building. This role involves coordinating and implementing the Amazon Global Program as directed by leadership, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and fostering a positive workplace culture. The WHS Specialist will conduct training, coach associates on safe work habits, and maintain accurate metrics for reporting purposes.

Requirements

• 1+ years of workplace health & safety (WHS) related field experience
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910
• High school or equivalent
• Experience using Microsoft Word in a professional capacity
• Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security or personnel issues in the workplace

Nice To Haves

• Experience in worker's compensation case management
• 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

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
• Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics
• Be available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED