WHS Specialist

- •Engineering or Science Bachelor's degree completed.
- •1+ years of workplace health & safety (WHS) related field experience.
- •English intermedium level.

DESCRIPTION

Overview:
Amazon Transportation Services is seeking a full-time WHS Specialist (WHSS) to serve as a designated safety representative for their assigned sort center (SC), coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global Safety Program as directed by the safety leadership. The WHSS promotes a positive safety culture while complying with Amazon safety standards and maintaining a safe work environment. This includes conducting trainings and coaching associates on observed work habits.

The WHSS 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.

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Key job responsibilities
- Identify and inform management of compliance issues, 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 regulations
- Enter Incident Information in internal database in a timely manner
- Perform observations & audits
- Train and assist others (Area Managers, team members, etc.) to complete their responsibilities (Audits, Follow Rules, etc.)
- Perform specific training as required by the Manager
- May have additional responsibility for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, or other 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 needs to all levels of the organization
- Calm demeanor in emergency situations.
- Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends
- Available to travel twice a month minimum

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Guadalajara, MEX | San Pedro Tlaquepaque, MEX | Tlajomulcodezuñ, JAL, MEX | Zapopan, MEX PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- •Engineering Bachelor's degree, preferably in a safety related field.
- •Experience in emergency response.
- •Experience in worker's compensation case management.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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