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Amazon · 5 months ago

Workplace Health and Safety Specialist 2026 - Central (Recent and Upcoming Graduates)

Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$52K/yr - $76K/yr

Amazon is on a mission to become Earth’s safest place to work, and they are seeking an entry-level Workplace Health & Safety Specialist. The role involves implementing safety programs, conducting audits, and fostering a culture of safety to protect employees and enhance workplace safety practices.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail

No H1B

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

Safety Program ImplementationRisk AssessmentsIncident InvestigationsHealth Science DegreeSafety Engineering DegreeAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsSafety Management DegreeBusiness Administration DegreeSafety Related ExperienceProblem Solving Ability

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.)

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

Relocation benefits are offered at time of offer to eligible candidates.

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.