Safety Specialist

DESCRIPTION

Amazon Mexico is seeking a full-time WHS (Workplace Health & Safety) Specialist to serve as a designated safety representative for Amazon Logistics, coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global Safety Program as directed by the safety leadership. The WHS 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 regional management teams and corporate based reporting systems. The WHS supports management’s efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate Safety Program expectations and applicable federal & state laws. The WHS Specialist also conducts risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions. In addition, the WHS Specialist is responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics.

AmazonMexico

Key job 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 STPS 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 2+ years of workplace health & safety (WHS) related field experience
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910
- Experience using Microsoft Word in a professional capacity
- Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security or personnel issues in the workplace
- STPS regulation, IMSS following and other governmental dependences in MX

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in emergency response
- Experience in worker's compensation case management

Job details
- MEX, Tultitlán
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Medical, Health, & Safety