Workplace Health and Safety Specialist 2026 - Central (Recent and Upcoming Graduates)

Amazon.com • Iowa City, IA

156d • $50,500 - $76,500

About The Position

Join Amazon's mission to become Earth's safest place to work! As an entry-level Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you will be provided extensive safety training and develop into an exceptional safety leader. You'll 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'll facilitate new approaches to safety, combining technology with human-centered solutions to create an environment where safety and productivity thrive together. This isn't just about maintaining safety standards - it's about revolutionizing how we think about and implement workplace safety, making a lasting impact on our people and operations. As your building's designated safety champion, you'll 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

• A bachelor's or master's degree with all requirements completed between May 2024 and August 2026.

Nice To Haves

• Working towards a degree in Health Science, Safety Engineering, Health & Safety, Safety Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Interest in or previous experience in safety related employment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability.

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.
• 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.
• Transform safety data into compelling narratives that influence positive change and drive engagement in safety initiatives.
• Coordinate and implement all aspects of Amazon's Global Safety Program.
• Identify and inform management of compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities through conducting audits.
• Facilitate incident investigations processes.
• Maintain required paperwork to comply with Amazon and OSHA regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed.
• Record safety incident information in internal databases in a timely manner.
• Innovate on process improvements and manage actions to completion.
• Train and assist team members to complete safety tasks.
• Perform specific safety training as required by the Safety Manager.
• Provide additional oversight for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, and other safety related activities.
• Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to management.

Benefits

• Base pay ranges from $50,500/year in the lowest geographic market up to $76,500/year in the highest geographic market.
• Equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package.
• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees