Whs Specialist

**DESCRIPTION**:
Amazon is seeking a full-time WHS Specialist to serve as a designated safety representative for Fulfillment Center (FC), coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global Safety Program as directed by the safety leadership. TheWHS 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 is required to maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite 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 also conducts risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions. In addition, the WHS 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 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

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

- Ability to communicate health and safety 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

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**:

- 1+ 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
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

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