Safety Specialist

Amazon Mexico is seeking a full-time Safety Specialist to serve as a designated safety representative for Amazon Logistics, coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global Safety Program as directed by the safety leadership. The Safety Specialist promotes a positive safety culture while complying with Amazon safety standards and maintaining a safe work environment. This includes conducting trainings and coaching associates on observed work habits.

The Safety Specialist is required to maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to regional management teams and corporate based reporting systems. The Safety Specialist supports management’s efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate Safety Program expectations and applicable federal & state laws. The Safety Specialist also conducts risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions. In addition, the Safety Specialist is responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics.

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Key job responsibilities
Identify and inform management of compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities through the conduct of daily, weekly, and monthly audits

Facilitate incident investigation process

Maintain required paperwork to comply with Amazon and STPS regulations

Enter Safety Incident Information in internal database in a timely manner

Perform safety observations & audits

Train and assist others (Area Managers, safety team members, etc.) to complete their safety responsibilities (Audits, Follow Safety Rules, etc.)

Perform specific safety training as required by the Safety Manager

May have additional responsibility for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, or other safety related activities depending on the business unit and location

Participate in process improvement activities and manage actions to completion

About the team
Inclusive team culture

At Amazon we embrace our differences and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

Work Life Balance

We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

Mentorship & Career Growth

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 2+ years of workplace health & safety (WHS) related field experience
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910
- Experience using Microsoft Word in a professional capacity
- Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security or personnel issues in the workplace
- STPS regulation, IMSS following and other governmental dependences in MX

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in emergency response
- Experience in worker's compensation case management

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.