Bachelor's Degree;
- Experience with workplace health & safety (WHS);
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910;
- Experience using Microsoft Word in a professional capacity;
- Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security or personnel issues in the workplace.
Amazon Fulfillment is seeking a full-time WHS Specialist to serve as a designated representative for their assigned fulfillment center (FC), coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global Program and local regulations as directed by the leadership.
The WHS Specialist promotes a positive culture while complying with Amazon standards and maintaining a safe work environment.
This includes conducting trainings and coaching associates on observed work habits.
Key job responsibilities - Identify and inform management of compliance issues, risks, and improvement opportunities through the conduct of daily, weekly, and monthly audits.
- Facilitate incident investigation process.
- Maintain required paperwork to comply with Amazon and regulations.
- Enter Incident Information in internal database in a timely manner.
- Perform observations and audits.
- Train and assist others (Area Managers, team members, etc.)
to complete their responsibilities (Audits, Follow Rules, etc.).
- Perform specific training as required by the Manager.
- May have additional responsibility for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, or other related activities depending on the business unit and location.
- Participate in process improvement activities and manage actions to completion.
- Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems.
- Support management efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate program expectations and applicable federal and state laws.
- Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions.
- Responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics.
- Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends.
- Experience in emergency response;
- Experience in worker's compensation case management.