Workplace Safety Champion – Data-Driven EHS Leader

Amazon Inc.; Wilmington (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Inc. is hiring a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS) to champion safety culture across our facilities in Wilmington, IL.

You will lead safety programs, perform audits, investigations, and risk assessments while collaborating with teams to prevent injuries and ensure associates return home safely. The role requires strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills, with a focus on data-driven improvement and emergency response readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety-related field preferred
• Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer focus skills
• Experience leading and managing a team; ability to analyze accident data and conduct job hazard analyses
• Experience in emergency response and currently holds First Aid and CPR certificates
• Experience in workers' compensation case management

Responsibilities

• Drive safety programs with data-driven strategies and audits
• Lead incident investigations and risk assessments
• Deliver engaging safety training to associates
• Advise leadership and associates to promote a proactive safety culture
• Support emergency response and hazard analysis at the site

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Analysis

Judgment

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

High school or equivalent

EHS-related background

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Amazon Inc. is hiring a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS) to champion safety culture across our facilities in Wilmington, IL.

You will lead safety programs, perform audits, investigations, and risk assessments while collaborating with teams to prevent injuries and ensure associates return home safely. The role requires strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills, with a focus on data-driven improvement and emergency response readiness.