Amazon
EHS Specialist
West Chicago, 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 in a safety-related role within Amazon.
- Education
- High school or equivalent; a Bachelor’s degree in an EHS-relevant background is an alternative to the specified EHS experience.
About the job
Implements workplace health and safety programs at an Amazon site, including audits, incident investigations, risk assessments, training, and associate safety advocacy.
What you'll do
- Conduct safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments; implement injury-prevention improvements.
- Deliver safety training and promote safety practices through communication, coaching, and partnerships with associates and leaders.
- Support emergency response and maintain effective care delivery during emergencies.
What they ask for
- High school or equivalent.
- One year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field, or a Bachelor’s degree in an EHS-relevant background, or six 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.
Pay
28.94 - 33.41 USD hourly (base salary)
Tools
Microsoft Word, Excel, OSHA, 29 CFR 1910
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