EHS Specialist , Work place Health and Safety
East Syracuse, New York
Employer: Amazon
Industry: Medical, Health, \u0026 Safety
Salary: $47500 per year
Job type: Full-Time
One focus area of the Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission is to provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, healthy behaviors and encourage employees to proactively manage their health and wellbeing. To support this focus area, Amazon is seeking a full-time WHS Specialist (WHSS) to serve as a designated representative for their assigned building coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global Program as directed by the leadership. The WHSS promotes a positive culture while complying with Amazon 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 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. Candidate must be willing to work any shift, based on availability. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems
Support management efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate program expectations and applicable federal and state laws
Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions
Responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics
Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school or equivalent
- A minimum of 1 year in an environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A Bachelor's degree in EHS-relevant background OR; 6 months experience performing in a safety-related role within Amazon
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910
- Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity
- Experience maintaining confidentiality in matter involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in a safety related field
- Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer focus skills
- Experience leading and managing a team ability to analyze accident data, new processes, and machinery for potential safety concerns and conduct job hazard and job safety analyses
- Experience in emergency response and currently holds First Aid and CPR certificates
- Experience in workers 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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $47,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $83,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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 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. Candidate must be willing to work any shift, based on availability. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems
Support management efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate program expectations and applicable federal and state laws
Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions
Responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics
Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school or equivalent
- A minimum of 1 year in an environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A Bachelor's degree in EHS-relevant background OR; 6 months experience performing in a safety-related role within Amazon
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910
- Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity
- Experience maintaining confidentiality in matter involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in a safety related field
- Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer focus skills
- Experience leading and managing a team ability to analyze accident data, new processes, and machinery for potential safety concerns and conduct job hazard and job safety analyses
- Experience in emergency response and currently holds First Aid and CPR certificates
- Experience in workers 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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $47,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $83,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Created: 2024-06-30
Reference: 2653454
Country: United States
State: New York
City: East Syracuse
About Amazon
Founded in: 1994
Number of Employees: 1600000
Website: https://www.amazon.com/
Career site: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amazon/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Amazon
Similar jobs:
-
Broome - Safety and Security Officer 1/Trainee - Binghamton Campus - Shift TBD
StateJobsNY in Binghamton, New York💸 $50344 - $61828 per year -
Health and Safety Coordinator
J.D. Irving in Cobleskill, New York💸 $28.00 - $32.00 per hour -
Assistant Director Safety and Emergency Response Training
Metropolitan Transportation Authority in Queens, New York💸 $109826 - $144146 per year -
Agency Safety and Health Director 1- Niagara (NY HELPS)
StateJobsNY in Niagara Falls, New York -
Safety Engineer, Environment, Health, and Safety
University at Buffalo in Buffalo, New York💸 $60000 - $70000 per year -
Safety and Occupational Health Manager
Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation in Massena, New York -
TikTok Shop - Safety and Process Improvement Manager
TikTok in New York, New York -
Safety and Health Inspector/Trainee, Albany (NY HELPS)
StateJobsNY in Albany, New York -
Sr Safety and Comp Spec, Facil
University of Rochester in Rochester, New York💸 $75650 - $113464 per year -
Senior Director of Medical Safety and Compliance
Danaher Corporation in New York, New York -
Safety and Security Officer 1 / Trainee, (NY HELPS), Manhattan Psychiatric Center, P24870
StateJobsNY in New York, New York💸 $42939 - $52989 per year -
Safety and Security Officer 1 / Trainee, (NY HELPS), Hutchings Psychiatric Center, P25095
StateJobsNY in Syracuse, New York💸 $42939 - $52989 per year -
Broome - Safety and Security Officer 1/Trainee - Valley Ridge/CIT - Shift TBD
StateJobsNY in Norwich, New York💸 $50344 - $61828 per year -
Safety and Security Officer 1 / Trainee, (NY HELPS), Rochester Psychiatric Center, P24853
StateJobsNY in Rochester, New York💸 $42939 - $52989 per year -
Safety and Training Coordinator
J.D. Irving in Cobleskill, New York💸 $28.00 - $32.00 per hour -
Safety and Security Officer 1 / Trainee, (NY HELPS), Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center, P24902
StateJobsNY in New Hampton, New York💸 $42939 - $52989 per year -
Mine Safety and Health Inspector
Mine Safety and Health Administration in Albany, New York -
Safety and Health Inspector/Trainee, Brooklyn (NY HELPS)
StateJobsNY in Brooklyn, New York -
Safety and Security Officer 1/Trainee (NY HELPS)
StateJobsNY in Rochester, New York -
Fire and Safety Representative (NY HELPS)
StateJobsNY in Hauppauge, New York