EHS Specialist

Amazon

Lebanon (TN)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Amazon is seeking a full-time WHS Specialist to promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with safety standards at their facility in Lebanon, TN. Responsibilities include conducting trainings, performing risk assessments, and collaborating with management to maintain a safe work environment. This role requires adaptability to work various shifts and mandates that candidates hold or obtain relevant safety certifications.

Qualifications

Experience in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field, minimum 1 year.
Must obtain First Aid, CPR, AED certification within 3 weeks of start.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in security matters.

Responsibilities

Conduct risk assessments related to jobs and new equipment introductions.
Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics for reporting.
Support compliance with corporate program expectations and federal/state laws.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in EHS-relevant background

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Description

One focus area of the Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission is to provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, healthy behaviors and encourage employees to proactively manage their health and wellbeing. To support this focus area, Amazon is seeking a full-time WHS Specialist (WHSS) to serve as a designated representative for their assigned building coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global Program as directed by the leadership. The WHSS promotes a positive culture while complying with Amazon standards and maintaining a safe work environment. This includes conducting trainings and coaching associates on observed work habits.

Responsibilities

The WHSS is required to maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems. The WHSS supports management’s efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate Program expectations and applicable federal & state laws. The WHSS also conducts risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions. In addition, the WHSS is responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics. Candidate must be willing to work any shift, based on availability. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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
Responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics
Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends

For those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.

Basic Qualifications

High school or equivalent
Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910
A minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A Bachelor’s degree in EHS-relevant background OR; 6 months experience performing in a safety-related role within Amazon
Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity
Experience maintaining confidentiality in matter involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace

Preferred Qualifications

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

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A2999188

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