Injury Prevention Specialist

Amazon; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 54,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Injury Prevention Specialist to enhance workplace health and safety. This role involves analyzing ergonomic risks, conducting assessments, and implementing proactive safety measures. You will engage with associates and leadership to foster a culture of safety and well-being, ensuring all employees can perform their tasks without the risk of injury. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications, along with a passion for promoting health and safety in a dynamic environment. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact on employee wellness and safety.

Qualifications

• Certified Athletic Trainer with First Aid, CPR, and AED certification required.
• Proficiency in ergonomic assessments and job coaching is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze tasks for ergonomic risks and lead injury prevention activities.
• Engage with associates to improve safety techniques and reduce injuries.

Skills

Ergonomic Risk Analysis

Injury Prevention

Job Coaching

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

AED Certification

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital Recordkeeping

Job description

Job ID: 2949370 | Amazon.com Services LLC

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 an experienced and innovative Injury Prevention Specialist to join our team. In this position, you will be a part of the onsite Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Team and will lead both injury prevention and proactive activities. This position will work in an Amazon Fulfillment Center and report directly to the Site WHS Manager.

Key job responsibilities

The Injury Prevention Specialist (IPS) will be expected to proactively analyze tasks for potential ergonomic risk factors, perform biomechanical assessments and lead injury prevention activities. The IPS will champion proactive safety, job coaching, ergonomic training, and one-on-one engagements with Associates. The goal of the IPS is to improve technique prior to the onset of soreness or injury. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Minimize the risk of ergonomic injury to employees through awareness, education and early intervention.
2. Dive deep and learn each job function within the FC and understand the body ergonomic and physical demands of each task.
3. Be actively involved with improvements to the standard work process, evaluating potential poor ergonomic conditions through change management processes.
4. Evaluate trends and provide analysis of all soft tissues injuries and develop actions plans to mitigate risk.
5. Frequent engagements with both associates and operational leaders.
6. Support site leadership in implementation and management of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Job Rotation policies.
7. Partner with onsite medical team to implement treatment plans for first aid cases based on injury type.
8. Will be required to maintain all first aid credentials.

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

1. Must be a Certified Athletic Trainer, by either the Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent State Certification.
2. Must have a valid card evidencing successful completion of a First Aid, CPR, and AED course from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
3. Bachelor’s Degree.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital recordkeeping.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience in an occupational or industrial setting.
2. Experience with an industrial wellness program.
3. Experience working with a cross functional team.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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 this link for more information.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $54,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $105,300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit this link.

Posted: April 15, 2025 (Updated about 2 hours ago)