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Amazon has announced an open position for a full-time Workplace Health and Safety Specialist (WHSS) in Raleigh, North Carolina. The role involves overseeing and implementing safety programs within an assigned building. The announcement was made in Amazon Jobs on March 17, 2025.

According to Amazon Jobs, the WHSS role requires maintaining safety metrics, ensuring compliance with corporate and legal safety standards, conducting risk assessments, and recommending risk mitigation measures, including ergonomics. Candidates must be flexible with work shifts and obtain First Aid, CPR, and AED certification within three weeks of hire if not already certified. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with experience in an environmental health and safety field or a relevant degree. Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel are also necessary. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a safety-related field, leadership experience, emergency response training, and workers' compensation case management.

Amazon provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families from day one for many roles. According to About Amazon, benefits include health care, mental health resources, pre-paid college tuition, paid parental leave of up to 20 weeks for birthing mothers, six weeks for adoptive parents, financial counseling, 401(k) plans with company match, stock ownership opportunities, childcare assistance, and support for parents of children with special needs.

The company has a dedicated Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) team focused on maintaining both the physical and mental well-being of its employees. The WHS team implements measures to mitigate potential risks and fosters a culture where safety is integral to daily operations. "Safety is central to our business and is at the forefront of everything we do," said Laura, a WHS Regional Manager.

Amazon offers various services including online shopping, delivery of fresh produce, media distribution through devices like Alexa and Fire TV, cloud solutions via Amazon Web Services (AWS), logistics operations, customer service support as well as entertainment through platforms such as Amazon Originals, Prime Video, and Audible.