Amazon · 5 months ago
Workplace Health and Safety Specialist 2026 - West (Recent and Upcoming Graduates)
Amazon is on a mission to become Earth’s safest place to work, and they are seeking an entry-level Workplace Health and Safety Specialist. This role involves implementing safety programs, conducting audits, and fostering a culture of safety within the organization.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
Responsibilities
Coordinating and implementing all aspects of Amazon’s Global Safety Program
Identifying and informing management of compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities through conducting daily, weekly, and monthly audits
Facilitating incident investigations processes
Maintaining required paperwork to comply with Amazon and OSHA regulations
Conducting risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis)
Recording safety incident information in internal databases in a timely manner
Innovating on process improvements and managing actions to completion
Training and assisting team members (Area Managers, Associates, Safety Team Members, etc.) to complete safety tasks (audits, following safety rules, etc.)
Performing specific safety training as required by the Safety Manager
Providing additional oversight for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, and other safety related activities
Recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's or master's degree with all requirements completed between May 2024 and August 2026. (You must have all degree requirements met before your first day.)
Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
Stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours during shifts
Work in an environment where the noise level varies
Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments)
Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs)
Must be available to work flexible shifts including days, nights, holidays and/or weekends
Preferred
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
Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Parental leave
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
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