
location_onCharlton Municipal Offices, 37, Main Street, Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01507, United States
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 a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), 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.
In this role, you will drive comprehensive safety programs through data-driven strategies, leading daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments. You will serve as a trusted safety advisor and advocate for associate wellbeing, fostering a culture where safety is everyone's priority through effective communication, coaching, and positive reinforcement. Your work involves developing strong relationships with frontline associates and leadership to drive behavioral changes and ensuring safety best practices become natural habits.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.
Work model: On-site
Charlton Municipal Offices, 37, Main Street, Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01507, United States
Charlton, Massachusetts
Bachelor's degree or higher in a safety-related field. Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer focus skills. Experience leading and managing a team, analyzing accident data, new processes, and machinery for potential safety concerns, and conducting job hazard and job safety analyses. Experience in emergency response with current First Aid and CPR certificates. Experience in workers compensation case management.