Amazon
EHS Specialist
Downers Grove, IL · Full-time · Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Experience
- At least 1 year in an EHS-related field, or a Bachelor’s degree in an EHS-relevant background, or 6 months performing a safety-related role within Amazon.
- Education
- High school or equivalent; a Bachelor’s degree in an EHS-relevant background is an alternative qualification.
About the job
Promotes workplace safety at an Amazon site by implementing safety programs, conducting audits and investigations, assessing risks, and training and advising associates.
What you'll do
- Conduct daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments; implement injury-prevention solutions.
- Deliver safety training and promote safety practices through communication, coaching, and partnerships with associates and leaders.
- Support continuous improvement and provide emergency response at the site.
What they ask for
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field, or a Bachelor’s degree in an EHS-relevant background, or 6 months in an Amazon safety-related role.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.
- Professional experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, and maintaining confidentiality in workplace security and/or personnel matters.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a safety-related field.
- Experience in emergency response, workers compensation case management, team leadership, or safety analysis; current First Aid and CPR certificates are preferred.
Pay
28.94 - 33.41 USD hourly (base salary)
Tools
OSHA regulations, 29 CFR 1910, Microsoft Word, Excel
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