Amazon

Injury Prevention Specialist

Amazon$70K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Certified Athletic Trainer with BOC or equivalent State Certification
  • Valid First Aid, CPR, and AED certification from recognized organizations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital recordkeeping
  • Experience in an occupational or industrial setting preferred
  • Background in an industrial wellness program preferred

Responsibilities

  • Drive injury prevention using advanced data analysis
  • Design and implement ergonomic interventions based on risk assessments
  • Lead workplace evaluations to identify potential hazards
  • Champion a culture of health and injury prevention through training programs
  • Deliver engaging ergonomic education to empower associates
  • Build partnerships with operations teams to integrate prevention strategies
  • Create sustainable behavior change through personalized coaching

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Emergency care delivery support and training assistance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare expenses
  • Support for adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
Full Job Description
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.

Core Impact Areas:

Proactive Prevention - 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.

Wellness Education - 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.

Additional Job Elements include:

- 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

For those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 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 Associate or American Red Cross

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital recordkeeping

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in an occupational or industrial setting

- Experience with an industrial wellness program

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Bakersfield - 70,400.00 - 95,700.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

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