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Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work! At Amazon, we’ve set the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries in which we operate. The Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) team is deeply committed to the safety and wellbeing of our people. WHS sets the strategic direction to provide resources, best practices, and safe environments to proactively manage the health and wellbeing of our workforce. To support these goals, Amazon is seeking an experienced Injury Prevention Specialist (IPS) to join our team. In this role, you will be a part of the local WHS team and will lead both onsite injury prevention and proactive safety. This position will work in an Amazon Fulfillment Center and report directly to the Site WHS Manager. You will work closely with AAs one-on-one with the goal to improve physical movement techniques prior to the onset of soreness or injury through ergonomic training and engagement.
Job Responsibility:
Drive injury prevention through advanced data analysis and evidence-based solutions
Design and implement targeted ergonomic interventions based on risk assessment findings and injury trends
Lead comprehensive workplace evaluations to identify and eliminate potential hazards before they cause harm
Transform complex injury data into actionable strategies that protect associates and optimize work processes
Champion a culture of proactive health and injury prevention through innovative training programs and hands-on coaching
Develop and deliver engaging ergonomic education that empowers associates to make informed decisions about their wellbeing
Build trusted partnerships with operations teams to integrate prevention strategies into daily workflows
Create sustainable behavior change through personalized coaching and positive reinforcement techniques
Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts
Work in an environment where the noise level varies
Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments)
Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs)
Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree
Must be a Certified Athletic Trainer, by either the Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent State Certification
Must have a valid card evidencing successful completion of a First Aid, CPR, and AED course from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital recordkeeping
Nice to have:
Experience in an occupational or industrial setting
Experience with an industrial wellness program
What we offer:
Sign-on payments
Restricted stock units (RSUs)
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)