Posted by Amazon is looking for leaders, who are ready to own their impact in Amazon Operations as an entry-level Work Health and Safety Specialist (WHSS). The WHSS promotes a positive safety culture while complying with Amazon safety standards and maintaining a safe work environment while coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global Safety Program as directed by the safety leadership. This includes conducting trainings and coaching associates on observed work habits.
Amazon Operations: WHS Specialist 2020 (Entry Level) Nationwide Opportunities – USA
Job Description:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
· A Bachelor’s degree is required for this role
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Safety related degree such as Occupational Health & Safety, Health & Safety Management, and Environmental Health & Safety
· Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) certification
· Knowledge of OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910 including lockout tag-out
· Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer focus skills
· Experience leading and managing a team.
· Experience analyzing accident data, new processes, and machinery for potential safety concerns and conduct job hazard and job safety analyses
· Experienced in emergency response
· Currently holds First aid and CPR certificates
· Experience in Worker’s Compensation case management
Identify and inform management of compliance issues, safety 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 OSHA regulations
· Enter Safety Incident Information in internal database in a timely manner
· Perform safety observations & audits
· Train and assist others (Area Managers, safety team members, etc.) to complete their safety responsibilities (Audits, Follow Safety Rules, etc.)
· Perform specific safety training as required by the Safety Manager
· May have additional responsibility for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, or other safety related activities depending on the business unit and location
· Participate in process improvement activities and manage actions to completion
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
· Ability to communicate health and safety needs to all levels of the organization
· Calm demeanor in emergency situations