Amazon has announced a new opening for an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist in Atlanta. This role is designed to enhance workplace safety by integrating technology with practical, people-focused strategies, aiming to support both safe operations and efficient productivity.
According to Amazon Jobs, the company is seeking a Workplace Health and Safety Specialist (WHSS) to lead efforts in transforming workplace safety culture. The position focuses on protecting employees, implementing innovative safety solutions, and integrating technology with human-centered strategies to enhance both safety and productivity. The specialist will act as a building’s safety champion, fostering relationships, influencing positive change, and supporting Amazon’s goal of becoming Earth’s safest place to work. Base pay ranges from $50,500 to $76,500 annually, depending on geographic location.
The WHSS will manage safety programs, conduct audits and risk assessments, deliver training, and promote a proactive safety culture. Responsibilities include associate advocacy, cultural leadership, and transforming safety data into actionable insights. Physical tasks such as lifting, standing, walking, and working in variable environments are part of the role’s requirements. Flexible shifts are also necessary. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent with safety experience or a relevant bachelor’s degree; knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations; proficiency in Microsoft Office; with preferred experience in team leadership, emergency response, and workers’ compensation management.
Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families from day one for many roles. According to About Amazon, benefits include health care coverage, mental health resources, pre-paid college tuition assistance, paid parental leave of up to 20 weeks for birthing mothers and six weeks for adoptive parents. Additional perks include financial counseling services, 401(k) plans with company match options, stock ownership opportunities, childcare assistance for parents of children with special needs.
The company provides various services including online shopping platforms and delivery services for fresh produce as well as media distribution. It operates devices like Alexa and Fire TV while offering cloud solutions through Amazon Web Services (AWS). Additionally, its operations encompass logistics and customer service alongside entertainment offerings via platforms such as Amazon Originals Prime Video Audible according to the What We Do webpage provided by Amazon.
