Job Summary:
We are seeking a full-time Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Specialist to serve as a designated safety representative for Logistics, coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global Safety Program as directed by the safety leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
* Identify and inform management of compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities through 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:
* High school or equivalent.
* 1+ years of workplace health & safety (WHS) related field experience.
* Experience using Microsoft Word in a professional capacity.
* Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security or personnel issues in the workplace.
* Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in emergency response.
* Experience in worker's compensation case management.
* English Intermediate.