WHS Specialist

Amazon Fulfillment is seeking a full-time WHS Specialist to serve as a designated safety representative for their assigned fulfillment center, coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global Safety Program as directed by the safety leadership.

The WHS Specialist 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 WHS Specialist is required to maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems.

• Support, coordinate, and assist in the implementation of Amazon WHS procedures and programs as directed by WHS leadership, in alignment with policy and site goals.
• Partner with site stakeholders to drive compliance with relevant Amazon standards, procedures, and applicable local laws.
• Coach associates and leadership on new and existing WHS requirements, including their impact on the site.
• Support incident investigation and own data analysis to build recommendations for change and impact trends.
• Partner with site operations and WHS leadership on tackling day-to-day risks, identify and escalate compliance risks and improvement opportunities through the completion of assigned routine inspections and audits.
• Represent WHS function in site working groups, attend meetings, and lead continuous improvement projects as assigned by WHS leadership.
• Contribute or own writing documents and communications as assigned by WHS leadership.

The WHS Specialist will work closely with the WHS Manager, Safety Specialist, and Onsite medical representatives to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

• 1+ years of workplace health & safety (WHS) related field experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.
• High school or equivalent.
• Experience using Microsoft Word in a professional capacity.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security or personnel issues in the workplace.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a safety-related field.
• English and Spanish level should be fluent, spoken and written.
• 1+ years of experience and knowledge of ISO45001, STPS, CIVIL PROTECTION, SEMARNAT, and SCT regulations specifically those related to Environmental, Health, and Safety in Mexico.