Safety Technician

Who you are

You are an experienced Workplace Health & Safety Technician with a strong commitment to creating a safe working environment. You possess the ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team player, engaging effectively with the current WHS team members. Your innovative mindset allows you to drive strategies that enhance safety and compliance within the operational teams. You are flexible regarding travel and working hours, adapting to the fast-paced nature of the logistics environment.

You have a solid understanding of company procedures and legal requirements relevant to workplace safety, enabling you to advise associates and managers effectively. Your experience includes assisting with risk assessments and following up on control measures to ensure completion. You are detail-oriented and capable of monitoring compliance with safety procedures, ensuring that all operational activities align with established safety standards.

Your hands-on approach to safety management allows you to assist in investigating incidents, establishing root causes, and developing action plans to prevent future occurrences. You are skilled in updating internal records related to incidents, near misses, and accidents, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting. You are also comfortable collating and producing weekly safety reports as required, demonstrating your ability to communicate safety metrics effectively.

You are proactive in attending health and safety meetings, contributing valuable insights and recommendations to enhance workplace safety. Your involvement in projects and information gathering helps establish hazards and assess the level of risk within the delivery station, showcasing your commitment to continuous improvement in safety practices.

Desirable

Experience in a logistics or warehouse environment is a plus, as it provides you with a deeper understanding of the unique safety challenges faced in such settings. Familiarity with safety management systems and tools can further enhance your effectiveness in this role.

What you'll do

In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting the Amazon Logistics Operational teams onsite. Your primary responsibilities will include assisting with risk assessments and following up on control measures to completion. You will advise associates and managers on company procedures and legal requirements, ensuring that all safety protocols are adhered to. Monitoring the station for compliance with safety procedures will be a key aspect of your daily activities.

You will assist with the investigation of incidents to establish root causes and develop required action plans, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to implement necessary changes. Updating internal records regarding incidents, near misses, and accidents will be part of your routine, ensuring that all documentation is accurate and up-to-date. You will also be responsible for collating and producing weekly safety reports, providing insights into safety performance and areas for improvement.

Your role will involve attending monthly health and safety meetings, where you will contribute to discussions on safety initiatives and share updates on ongoing projects. You will undertake projects and information gathering to establish hazards and assess the level of risk within the delivery station, actively participating in action plans to ensure continuous safety improvements.

What we offer

At Amazon, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating a safe and engaging work environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on workplace safety and contribute to the overall success of our logistics operations. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.