Posted by Amazon.com, Inc., is an American multinational technology company based in Seattle, with 750,000 employees. It focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is considered one of the Big Four tech companies, along with Google, Apple, and Microsoft.
Amazon Operations: WHS Specialist 2020 (Entry Level) Nationwide Opportunities – USA
WHS Specialist Responsibilities:
· 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
Job Requirements:
· Ability to work weekends, holidays, and/or overnight shifts
· Ability to work overtime both in peak season and as needed
Locations and Placement:
· The position is NOT a corporate role and will be located in a Fulfillment Center, Sort Center, Air Gateway, or other warehouse environment
· Must be willing to relocate at time of hire (position location is most heavily weighted on business need but will also take into account individual location preference)
Job Elements:
Must be able to perform the following tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation:
· Stand/walk for up to 12 hours
· Walk in/and around the warehouse with great frequency; many facilities are over a quarter mile in length
· Access all areas of building (ascending and descending ladders, stairs, and gangways safely and without limitation)
· Regularly bend, lift, stretch and reach both below the waist and above the head
· Lift and move items up to 49 pounds
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
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