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Amazon WHS Specialist in Guadalajara, Mexico
Description
Overview:
Amazon Transportation Services is seeking a full-time WHS Specialist (WHSS) to serve as a designated safety representative for their assigned sort center (SC), coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global Safety Program as directed by the safety leadership. The WHSS 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 WHSS is required to maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems. The WHSS supports management’s efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate Safety Program expectations and applicable federal & state laws. The WHSS also conducts risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions. In addition, the WHSS 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, 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 regulations
Enter Incident Information in internal database in a timely manner
Perform observations & audits
Train and assist others (Area Managers, team members, etc.) to complete their responsibilities (Audits, Follow Rules, etc.)
Perform specific training as required by the Manager
May have additional responsibility for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, or other related activities depending on the business unit and location
Participate in process improvement activities and manage actions to completion
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Ability to communicate health and needs to all levels of the organization
Calm demeanor in emergency situations.
Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends
Available to travel twice a month minimum
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Guadalajara, MEX | San Pedro Tlaquepaque, MEX | Tlajomulcodezuñ, JAL, MEX | Zapopan, MEX
Basic Qualifications
•Engineering or Science Bachelor's degree completed.
•1+ years of workplace health & safety (WHS) related field experience.
•English intermedium level.
Preferred Qualifications
•Engineering Bachelor's degree, preferably in a safety related field.
•Experience in emergency response.
•Experience in worker's compensation case management.