Workplace Health and Safety Specialist Central 2025 (ND, MN, IL, WI)

Amazon; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 48,200 - 76,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Equity and sign-on payments

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Workplace Health and Safety Specialist to enhance safety protocols in their distribution centers. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to lead safety initiatives, conduct risk assessments, and collaborate with diverse teams to ensure a safe working environment. With a commitment to continuous improvement, the company provides extensive training and development to help you become a safety leader. If you are passionate about workplace safety and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree required, with completion between May 2023 and August 2025.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement Amazon's Global Safety Program and conduct audits.
• Facilitate incident investigations and maintain compliance paperwork.
• Train team members on safety tasks and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Adaptability to fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Degree in Health Science, Safety Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Workplace Health and Safety Specialist Central 2025 (ND, MN, IL, WI)

Job ID: 2735962 | Amazon.com Services LLC - A57

At Amazon, we’re committed to promoting a safe working environment and being the most safety-centric company for every team member. If you are eager to implement effective safety improvements, inform managers of compliance issues and safety improvement opportunities, apply to join our team in Amazon Operations as a Workplace Health and Safety Specialist (WHSS)! You are provided extensive safety training and development as an entry level WHSS towards becoming an exceptional safety leader.

This role will require 100% on-site attendance located within one of our Network Distribution Centers, and will not be a virtual - work from home position.

At Amazon, we thrive in a dynamic and rapidly evolving work environment, and our approach to safety is no exception. Just like the organization itself, our Safety department operates with agility and adaptability. As WHS Specialist, you will have the invaluable opportunity to cultivate your own agility, learning to swiftly adjust strategies, plans, and solutions to keep pace with ever-changing business demands. You will effortlessly collaborate and lead diverse functional teams and stakeholders across all levels of the organization. Our guiding principles include embracing open-mindedness, prioritizing customer satisfaction, fostering innovation, promoting empowerment, leveraging advanced technologies, and fostering a strong sense of camaraderie within our team.

To better understand our operations, let's break down the workflow into three major lanes: first mile, middle mile, and last mile.

1. First mile: This is where the product is stored and made ready for picking when an order is placed. It's the starting point of the fulfillment process.
2. Middle mile: In this stage, your order is sorted and prepared for distribution to your specific area. It involves efficient logistics and transportation to ensure your package reaches the next destination smoothly.
3. Last mile: The last mile represents the final leg of the journey, where the product is delivered right to your doorstep. This step focuses on providing a seamless and convenient delivery experience for our customers.

We strive to continuously improve and optimize our fulfillment processes to ensure customer satisfaction and exceed their expectations. Here are the types of facilities in each mile segment of fulfillment:

1. Fulfillment Centers: Large facilities with many associates, that house goods, both big and small (first-mile).
2. Sort Centers: Medium-sized facilities, localized close to larger markets, where goods are sorted for delivery (middle-mile).
3. Delivery Stations: Smaller facilities with fewer associates, localized close to larger markets, where goods are delivered directly to customers (last mile).

Locations and Placement:
- This role will start between January 2025 and September 2025.
- This position is not a corporate role. This is a full-time position located in a fulfillment center, sort center, delivery station, or other building within the Amazon Fulfillment Network.

PLEASE NOTE: This role will require the flexibility to relocate, as we prioritize placing candidates based on business need. Candidates’ placement preferences will be considered, and recruiters will do their best to accommodate location placements. Relocation benefits will be offered for those who qualify.

Job Elements:

1. Must be able to perform the following tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation:
2. Willing and able to work any shift that may include overnights and holidays.
3. Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment including safety shoes (will be provided).
4. Stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours per shift.
5. Walk in/and around the warehouse with regular frequency; many facilities are over a quarter mile in length.
6. Access all areas of building safely.
7. Regularly bend, lift, stretch and reach.
8. Lift and move items up to 49 pounds.

Key job responsibilities

1. Coordinating and implementing all aspects of Amazon’s Global Safety Program.
2. Identifying and informing management of compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities through conducting audits.
3. Facilitating incident investigations processes.
4. Maintaining required paperwork to comply with Amazon and OSHA regulations.
5. Conducting risk assessments related to jobs performed.
6. Recording safety incident information in internal databases.
7. Innovating on process improvements and managing actions to completion.
8. Training and assisting team members to complete safety tasks.
9. Performing specific safety training as required.
10. Providing additional oversight for fire prevention and other safety related activities.
11. Recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management.

A day in the life
As a WHSS, you will maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams. You will also conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed and new equipment introductions for associates.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s or master’s degree with all requirements completed between May 2023 and August 2025.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Working towards a degree in Health Science, Safety Engineering, Health & Safety, Safety Management, Business Administration, or related field.

• Interest in or previous experience in safety related employment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability.
• Proven technical guidance for large-scale safety projects.
• Ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments.
• Exposure to Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing efforts.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) certification.

Please note, while the pay range of the role is listed below, this position’s salary is non-negotiable based on geographical market.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $48,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $76,500/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.

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.