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Workplace Health and Safety Specialist 2026 – West (Recent & Upcoming Graduates)

Join Amazon as a Workplace Health and Safety Specialist for the upcoming 2026 cycle. This entry-level role is focused on developing your safety expertise through comprehensive training and hands‑on experience in a leading fulfillment environment.

Application deadline: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Openings in: California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington.

Description

At Amazon, we aim to become Earth's safest place to work. As an entry‑level WHSS, you will receive extensive safety training and grow into a safety leadership role, helping to revolutionize workplace safety culture across the company.

Core Impact Areas

• Safety Program Excellence & Implementation – Drive safety programs, conduct audits, investigations, risk assessments, and deliver engaging training.
• Associate Advocacy & Cultural Leadership – Act as a trusted safety advisor, build partnerships, promote a safety‑first culture, and transform data into actionable insights.

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 environments with varying noise levels and temperatures (including outdoor loading).
• Continuously climb and descend stairs (if applicable).
• Must be available for flexible shifts, including days, nights, holidays, and weekends.

Locations and Placement

• This role will start between January 2026 and September 2026.
• Full‑time position located in a fulfilment center, sort center, or delivery station; not a corporate or remote role.

Relocation benefits offered at time of offer for eligible candidates.

Eligibility: Must have work authorization without employer intervention; sponsorship not available.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement all aspects of Amazon's Global Safety Program.
• Identify and inform management of compliance issues, risks, and improvement opportunities through audits.
• Facilitate incident investigation processes.
• Maintain required paperwork to comply with Amazon and OSHA regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments (Job Hazard Analysis).
• Record safety incident information in internal databases promptly.
• Lead process improvements and manage actions to completion.
• Train and assist team members to complete safety tasks.
• Perform required safety training as per Safety Manager.
• Provide oversight for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, and related activities.
• Recommend risk mitigation measures, including ergonomics.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree completed between May 2024 and August 2026 (all requirements met before first day).

Preferred Qualifications

• Studying a degree in Health Science, Safety Engineering, Health & Safety, Safety Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Interest or prior experience in safety‑related employment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Base salary range: Colorado $58,200–$69,500 annually; National $52,400–$76,500 annually. Additional benefits include comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, parental leave, and more.

Job ID: A3052071 | Seniority level: Entry level | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Management, Distribution, and Supply Chain.