EHS Specialist

HSE Blog; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Joliet, Illinois, is seeking a Safety & Compliance Associate to support the site's health and safety program. You will promote a proactive safety culture, perform audits and incident investigations, conduct risk assessments, and deliver training to prevent injuries.

You will collaborate with associates and operations leaders, verify compliance with OSHA standards, and help drive continuous safety improvements through data-driven insights and timely coaching.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or six months of Amazon safety experience may substitute.
• Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 is required or preferred.
• Experience with Word and Excel and handling confidential workplace matters.

Responsibilities

• Implement site safety programs and verify compliance with Amazon standards and OSHA requirements.
• Conduct workplace inspections, job hazard analyses and incident investigations.
• Use safety data to identify trends and support continuous improvement.
• Coach associates and leaders and support emergency response.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

First Aid/CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Support workplace safety compliance and risk reduction at Amazon in Joliet, Illinois.

Role overview

Support Amazon's workplace health and safety program at the site. Promote a proactive safety culture, complete audits and incident investigations, conduct risk assessments, deliver training and work with associates and operations leaders to prevent injuries.

Key responsibilities

• Implement site safety programs and verify compliance with Amazon standards and OSHA requirements.
• Conduct workplace inspections, job hazard analyses and incident investigations.
• Use safety data to identify trends and support continuous improvement.
• Coach associates and leaders and support emergency response.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of EHS experience, or a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or six months of Amazon safety experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
• Professional experience with Word and Excel and confidential workplace matters.

Preferred qualifications include a safety-related degree, strong communication and analytical skills, job safety analysis, emergency response, workers' compensation case management, and First Aid or CPR certification. Work may include flexible shifts, lifting 49 pounds, standing or walking 12 hours, stairs, variable noise and temperatures. First Aid, CPR and AED certification must be obtained within three weeks if not already held.