EHS Specialist

HSE Blog; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in West Chicago, Illinois is hiring a full-time EHS Specialist to support workplace safety programs, risk controls and OSHA compliance at the site level.

The role focuses on delivering safety programs, conducting audits and incident investigations, coaching associates and managers, and supporting emergency response and first-aid readiness to improve site performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One of: 1 year in EHS; a bachelor degree in an EHS-related subject; or six months in an Amazon safety role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safety programs, audits, risk assessments, incident investigations and preventive actions.
• Train and coach associates and managers and use safety data to improve site performance.
• Support emergency response and first-aid readiness.

Skills

Safety programs

Audits

Incident investigations

Coaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in an EHS-related subject

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

EHS Specialist supporting workplace safety programs, risk controls and OSHA compliance in West Chicago, Illinois.

Amazon.com Services LLC is recruiting a full-time EHS Specialist in West Chicago, Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safety programs, audits, risk assessments, incident investigations and preventive actions.
• Train and coach associates and managers and use safety data to improve site performance.
• Support emergency response and first-aid readiness.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet one route: one year in EHS; a bachelor degree in an EHS-related subject; or six months in an Amazon safety role.
• Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910, Word and Excel, and confidential-information handling.

Working conditions and pay

Flexible shifts, lifting up to 49 lb, standing or walking for up to 12 hours, variable noise and temperatures, and stair use may be required. The employer lists USD 28.94–33.41 per hour.