EHS Specialist

Amazon; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a full-time EHS Specialist to promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Responsibilities include training, risk assessments, and reporting metrics. Ideal candidates will have EHS experience or relevant education.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in an EHS-related field or relevant bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics for reporting.
• Conduct risk assessments related to jobs and new equipment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analysis

Customer Focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a safety-related field

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, 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 leadership. The WHSS promotes a positive culture while complying with Amazon standards and maintaining a safe work environment. Responsibilities include conducting trainings and coaching associates on observed work habits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics for reporting to onsite management and corporate systems.
• Support management in ensuring compliance with all program expectations and applicable laws.
• Conduct risk assessments related to jobs and new equipment (Job Hazard Analysis).
• Recommend risk mitigation measures, including ergonomics.
• Work flexible shifts including days, nights, and weekends.

Note: Candidates without current adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from AHA or ARC must obtain it within 3 weeks of start date.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910
• At least 1 year in an EHS-related field OR a relevant bachelor’s degree OR 6 months experience within Amazon in a safety role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive matters

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a safety-related field
• Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, and customer focus skills
• Experience leading teams, analyzing safety data, and conducting safety analyses
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications, experience in emergency response and workers compensation case management

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