Amazon Operations: WHS Specialist 2020 (Entry Level) Nationwide Opportunities - USA
BY SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR NATIONWIDE ENTRY LEVEL WHS OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OPERATIONS You must be open to relocate across the US for this role.
Amazon does not sponsor for immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas, for this role.
This role will start between January 2020 and September 2020Amazon 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.
The WHSS will have the opportunity to own their impact and is required to maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems.
The WHSS supports management's efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate Safety Program expectations and applicable federal & state laws.
The WHSS also conducts risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions.
In addition, the WHSS is responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics.
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 completionEssential Skills, Knowledge and
Experience:
Ability to communicate health and safety needs to all levels of the organization Calm demeanor in emergency situationsJob Requirements:
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and/or overnight shifts Ability to work overtime both in peak season and as neededLocations 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Amazon does not sponsor for immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas, for this role.
This role will start between January 2020 and September 2020Amazon 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.
The WHSS will have the opportunity to own their impact and is required to maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems.
The WHSS supports management's efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate Safety Program expectations and applicable federal & state laws.
The WHSS also conducts risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions.
In addition, the WHSS is responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics.
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 completionEssential Skills, Knowledge and
Experience:
Ability to communicate health and safety needs to all levels of the organization Calm demeanor in emergency situationsJob Requirements:
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and/or overnight shifts Ability to work overtime both in peak season and as neededLocations 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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