DESCRIPTION
The Safety Coordinator provides technical support and assists with the execution of Amazon's Global Environmental, Health, and Safety programs. The Safety Coordinator will engage and partner professionally with both the associates and operation management team to promote safety awareness and education. The Safety Coordinator will lead initiatives aimed at reducing both conditional and ergonomic risks in processes, ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for all individuals on site.
Detailed Description:
• Conduct regular site safety audits to identify any equipment that does not comply with safety standards. Implement corrective measures to eliminate exposure to these risks and prevent potential injuries.
• Minimize the risk of ergonomic injury to employees through awareness, education and early intervention
• Be actively involved with improvements to Amazon standard work process, evaluating potential poor ergonomic conditions through change management processes
• Escalate any near misses and safety hazards.
• Collaborating with Operation Leaders on safety engagements and 5S projects.
• Maintain Wellness Zone area organization and lead stretch training sessions.
Key job responsibilities
This individual will assist the safety manager in monitoring safety compliance and provide assistance in the identification of potential safety hazards within the site environment.
• Assist in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the workplace to ensure compliance with Company Safety policies in order to provide a safe and secure workplace for employees, visitors, vendors, and guests.
• Maintain daily, documentation requirements to report activities, and other related safety prevention matters.
• Perform work task Risk Assessments and develop safety standard work in conjunction with associates.
• Complete ergonomic assessments on job tasks, incorporating findings into applicable Standard Work.
• Provide immediate aid to associates, visitors, vendors, or guests that need assistance, or medical attention as appropriate.
• Coordinate with any outside emergency agency, Fire, Police, Sheriff, OSHA, etc.
• Be a leader in customer service to the Operations team. Understand and frequently work in operations process paths.
• Respond to situations, as they arise, based on direction from the Safety Manager.
• Perform site physical condition safety observations, associate safety behavior observations; and, audits and inspections in relation to fire and safety related equipment.
• Conduct training and participate in new manager orientations, associate orientations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
- High school or equivalent
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
- Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality in all matters pertaining to the position.
- OSHA 30 certification
- Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $44,512/year in our lowest geographic market up to $54,912/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
