Workplace Health and Safety Specialist, Early Career – (2027) – East

Power that runs the world | Discover careers in Operations Operations roles at Amazon put you at the center of how things move from a click to a doorstep. You'll help design, improve, and run systems that connect people, products, and places, at scale. You'll take ownership early, work closely with teams to solve real-world challenges, and see the direct results of your decisions as they reach customers every day. Here, the impact of what you build isn't abstract, it's visible, immediate, and meaningful — keeping one of the world's most complex operations moving forward. This is where your journey takes shape through action, responsibility, and the opportunity to grow in many directions. Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work! At Amazon, we’ve set the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries in which we operate. As an entry-level Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you will be provided with extensive safety training and develop into an exceptional safety leader. You'll be at the forefront of transforming workplace safety culture at one of the world's most innovative companies. Your expertise and dedication will directly protect employees, ensuring they return home safely to their families every day. You'll facilitate new approaches to safety, combining technology with human-centered solutions to create an environment where safety and productivity thrive together. This isn't just about maintaining safety standards – it's about revolutionizing how we think about and implement workplace safety, making a lasting impact on our people and operations. As your building's designated safety champion, you'll have the unique opportunity to build relationships, influence positive change, and help write the next chapter in Amazon's commitment to becoming Earth's Safest Place to Work. Core Impact Areas: Safety Program Excellence & Implementation - Drive comprehensive safety programs through data-driven strategies. Lead daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments while implementing innovative solutions to prevent injuries. Deliver engaging safety training that resonates with associates and promotes a proactive safety culture. Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workplace safety while maintaining operational efficiency. Associate Advocacy & Cultural Leadership - Serve as a trusted safety advisor and advocate for associate wellbeing, building strong partnerships across all levels of the organization. Foster a culture where safety is everyone's priority through effective communication, coaching, and positive reinforcement. Develop strong relationships with frontline associates and leadership to drive behavioral changes and ensure safety best practices become natural habits. Transform safety data into compelling narratives that influence positive change and drive engagement in safety initiatives. Additional Job Elements include: • Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach. • Stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours during shifts. • Work in an environment where the noise level varies. • Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments). • Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs). • Must be available to work flexible shifts including days, nights, holidays and/or weekends. Locations and Placement: • This role will start between January 2027 and September 2027. • Openings in the following states: MN, IA, MO, AR, LA, WI, IL, KY, TN, MS, MI, IN, OH, AL, GA, FL, NC, SC, VA, MD, PA, NJ, NY, CT, MA, RI • This position is not a corporate, remote, or office-based role. This is a full-time position located in a fulfillment center, sort center, delivery station, or other building within the Amazon Fulfillment Network. • Site placement is based on aligning your location preferences with