EHS Specialist

HSE Blog; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Plainfield, NJ is recruiting a full-time EHS Specialist to support employee wellbeing and workplace safety in an operational environment. You will implement safety programs, conduct audits, investigate incidents, train staff, and partner with frontline teams to strengthen safety culture while maintaining productivity and compliance.

You will use incident data to identify hazards, promote safe work practices, and drive continuous improvement through effective risk

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Qualify through one: at least one year in an EHS field; a bachelor’s degree in an EHS-related discipline; or six months in a safety role within Amazon.
• Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910; proficient with MS Word/Excel; experience handling confidential workplace matters.

Responsibilities

• Implement workplace safety programs using risk assessments and safety data; carry out daily audits, investigate incidents and introduce measures to prevent injuries.
• Train and coach employees, promote safe work habits, and work with frontline associates and operational leaders to improve safety culture.
• Use incident and operational data to identify hazards, communicate findings, and support continuous improvement while maintaining operational effectiveness.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor in an EHS-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Support workplace safety programs with Amazon in Plainfield.

About the role

Amazon.com Services LLC is recruiting a full-time EHS Specialist in Plainfield. The specialist supports employee wellbeing and workplace safety in an operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement workplace safety programs using risk assessments and safety data; carry out daily audits, investigate incidents and introduce measures to prevent injuries.
• Train and coach employees, promote safe work habits, and work with frontline associates and operational leaders to improve safety culture.
• Use incident and operational data to identify hazards, communicate findings, and support continuous improvement while maintaining operational effectiveness.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Qualify through one of these routes: at least one year in an EHS-related field; a bachelor’s degree in an EHS-related discipline; or six months in a safety role within Amazon.
• Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910, professional experience using Microsoft Word and Excel, and experience handling confidential workplace protection or personnel matters.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in safety.
• Communication, teamwork, analytical ability, sound judgment and customer focus.
• Team leadership and experience assessing accident data, new processes and machinery, including job hazard and safety analyses.
• Emergency response experience, current First Aid/CPR certificates, and workers’ compensation case management experience.

Work conditions

• Lift up to 49 pounds and regularly push, pull, squat, bend and reach. Stand or walk for shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and repeatedly use stairs where present.
• Work around variable noise, temperatures and weather, including outdoor loading areas. Support emergency response and immediate care.
• Obtain adult First Aid, CPR and AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within three weeks of starting if not already certified.

Availability for flexible day, night and weekend shifts is required.

Compensation and benefits

The employer states base pay separately from sign-on payments and restricted stock units. Final compensation depends on qualifications, experience and location. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage; life and AD&D insurance with supplemental options; employee assistance, mental health and medical advice services; flexible spending accounts; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement; 401(k) matching; paid time off and parental leave.

Employer-stated base pay: USD 28.94–33.41 per hour.