Wellness WHS Specialist
Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Wellness WHS Specialist. Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) works with a mission to provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, healthy behaviors and encourage employees to proactively manage their health and wellbeing. The candidates who will get selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS)
Position: Wellness WHS Specialist
No of Vacancies: To be determined
Salary: To be determined
Shift: To be determined
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: CA, BC, Richmond
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language.
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualification such as high School or equivalent diploma, bachelor’s degree or higher degree in athletic training, ergonomic, kinesiology, or related field
Experience: Candidates need experience the details are mentioned below
Other Requirements:
- The candidate should be an an experienced and innovative Wellness WHS Specialist to join our team
- The candidate should be a calm demeanor in emergency situations and also be available to work flexible shifts which could include days, nights and/or weekends
- The candidate should have an experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity and also experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace
- The candidate having experience in an Injury Prevention Specialist, Athletic Trainer, or related role is preferred and also having knowledge of WSIB/WorkSafe BC and/or OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910 is preferred
- The candidate having interest in WHS or safety is preferred and also having strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer focus skills is preferred
- The candidate having ability to analyze accident data, new processes, and possible solutions for potential safety concerns, conduct job hazard, and job safety analysis is preferred
Responsibilities:
- The candidate should be able to serve as a designated safety representative of the assigned fulfillment center (FC), coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global WHS Program as directed by the WHS Leadership Team and also be able to influence behavior and inspire commitment on the part of all personnel in complying with Amazon safety standards and maintaining a safe work environment. This will include conducting training and coaching associates on observed work habits in support of this effort.
- The candidate should be able to proactively analyze tasks for potential ergonomic and safety issues, perform biomechanical and ergonomic assessments, and execute other Amazon injury prevention activities and also provide conservative care, first aid Level One treatment to injured Associates and educate them on ways to perform their tasks effectively without undue stress or strain on the body
- The candidate should be able to support management’s efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate EHS program expectations and applicable federal and state law and also conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis), new equipment introductions, recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to Management, including ergonomic considerations, in all such efforts
- The candidate should be able to identify and inform management of compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities through the conduct of daily, weekly and monthly audits and also participate in incident investigation process, especially those related to MSDs injuries
- The candidate should be able to evaluate trends in soft tissue injuries and develop action items to address injury trends and also minimize the risk of injury of employees through awareness, education and intervention Attend and participate at “start-up” meetings to lead daily stretching routines
- The candidate should be frequent “floor time” to interact with both associates and managers, providing coaching on observed at-risk work habits and also understand and learn each department and job function within the warehouse to fully understand the body mechanics involved in every task
- The candidate should be actively involved with improvements to the standard work process and maintain required paperwork to comply with Amazon standards and also provide (or facilitate access to) immediate aid for associates, visitors, vendors, or guests that need assistance, or medical attention
- The candidate should be able to enter Safety Incident Information in metrics databases in a timely manner and also train and assist others (Area Managers, Safety Team Members, etc.) in completing their Safety responsibilities (Audits, Follow Safety Rules, etc.)
- The candidate should have the ability to communicate health and safety needs to all levels of the organization and also have the ability to produce ergonomic risk assessment reports, provide suggestions on control measures, and have the ability to drive change
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply (along with your resume) through below mentioned details.
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