EHS Specialist

HSE Blog; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Sign-on payments and RSUs

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Safety Specialist in Spokane Valley to support workplace safety through audits, investigations and risk assessments. You will deliver safety training, coach associates, and work with frontline teams to strengthen safe working practices.

The role involves reviewing safety information and communicating findings to influence improvements while supporting efficient operations. Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and Excel is required.

Qualifications

• High school qualification or equivalent requirement.
• 1 year in an EHS-related field, OR an EHS-relevant bachelor’s degree, OR six months in an Amazon safety role.
• Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910; proficiency in Word and Excel; ability to protect confidential security and personnel information.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily audits, incident investigations and risk assessments using performance data and preventive improvements.
• Deliver safety training, coach associates and collaborate with frontline employees and leadership to promote safe practices.
• Communicate safety findings to influence improvements while supporting efficient operations.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

MS Word

MS Excel

Confidential information handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EHS-related bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Support workplace safety at Amazon in Spokane Valley through audits, incident investigations, risk assessments, training and associate engagement.

Role overview

Support workplace safety at Amazon in Spokane Valley through audits, incident investigations, risk assessments, training and associate engagement.

Responsibilities

• Implement safety programs using performance data and preventive improvements; lead daily audits, incident investigations and risk assessments.
• Deliver safety training, coach associates and work with frontline employees and leadership to strengthen safe working practices.
• Review safety information and communicate findings to influence improvements while supporting efficient operations.

Required qualifications

• High school qualification or equivalent.
• One year in an EHS-related field, OR an EHS-relevant bachelor’s degree, OR six months in an Amazon safety role.
• Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910; professional Microsoft Word and Excel experience; ability to protect confidential security and personnel information.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, ideally safety-related.
• Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment and customer focus; team leadership, accident-data analysis and job hazard/safety analysis experience.
• Emergency-response experience and current First Aid/CPR certification; workers’ compensation case management experience.

Working arrangements

The role involves lifting up to 49 pounds, frequent pushing, pulling, squatting, bending and reaching, standing or walking for shifts up to 12 hours, and stairs where present. Noise, temperature and weather conditions vary, including outdoor loading areas. Flexible days, nights and weekend shifts are required. Support emergency response and 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.

Compensation and benefits

USD 28.94–33.41 per hour. Amazon lists medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life and AD&D insurance options, EAP and mental health support, medical advice, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, 401(k) matching, paid time off and parental leave. Sign-on payments and restricted stock units form part of the package; final compensation depends on experience, qualifications and location.