EHS Specialist

HSE Blog; Breinigsville (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Prescription coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) matching

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Workplace Health and Safety professional for its Breinigsville, Pennsylvania facility. You will implement safety programs, conduct audits, and lead trainings to reduce injury risks and translate safety information into practical improvements.

You will collaborate with associates and site leaders, communicate findings, and support emergency response and safety initiatives, with shifts including days, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, particularly 29 CFR 1910.
• At least 1 year in an EHS-related field or a relevant degree, or 6 months in a safety-related Amazon role.
• Experience handling confidential site-protection or personnel matters.

Responsibilities

• Implement site safety programs and conduct daily safety audits.
• Deliver safety training and support continuous improvements while maintaining operations.
• Build relationships with frontline associates and leadership to coach safe behavior.
• Assess safety information and communicate findings to encourage participation and prevent incidents.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

EHS experience

Confidentiality handling

Safety training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in an EHS-related subject

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Support Amazon’s Workplace Health and Safety program at its Breinigsville facility. Work directly with associates and site leaders to reduce injury risks and turn safety information into practical workplace improvements.

Role overview

Support Amazon’s Workplace Health and Safety program at its Breinigsville facility. Work directly with associates and site leaders to reduce injury risks and turn safety information into practical workplace improvements.

Responsibilities

• Implement site safety programs, conduct daily safety audits, investigate incidents and assess risks.
• Deliver safety training and support continuous improvements while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Build relationships with frontline associates and leadership, coach safe behavior and advocate for employee wellbeing.
• Assess safety information and communicate findings clearly to encourage participation and improve prevention.

Mandatory qualifications

• High school qualification or equivalent.
• At least one year in an EHS-related field, OR a bachelor’s degree in an EHS-relevant subject, OR six months in a safety-related Amazon role.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, particularly 29 CFR 1910.
• Professional experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience handling confidential site-protection or personnel matters.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a safety-related field.
• Communication, teamwork, analytical judgment and customer focus.
• Team leadership experience, accident-data analysis, assessment of new processes and machinery, and job hazard/job safety analysis.
• Emergency response experience and current First Aid/CPR certification, workers’ compensation case-management experience.

Work arrangements and physical requirements

Full-time and onsite in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania. Flexible shifts include days, nights and/or weekends. The work involves lifting up to 49 pounds, frequent pushing, pulling, squatting, bending and reaching, standing or walking for up to 12 hours, variable noise, temperatures and weather, including outdoor loading areas, and repeated stair use where applicable. Support emergency response and effective emergency care. Obtain American Heart Association or American Red Cross adult First Aid, CPR and AED certification within three weeks of starting if not already held.

Pay and benefits

USD 28.94–33.41 per hour. Amazon states that the package includes sign-on payments and restricted stock units, with final compensation based on experience, qualifications and location. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, prescription coverage, basic life and AD&D insurance, optional supplemental life plans, an employee assistance program, mental health support, medical advice, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, 401(k) matching, paid time off and parental leave.

Amazon provides equal employment opportunity and offers recruitment, interview and onboarding accommodations through its hiring accommodations service.