About this role
Description
Ensuring the safety and well-being of our associates at work is a top priority at Amazon. Our Safety Technicians play an essential role in this area. This role is an opportunity to start your career in workplace safety and develop within an international company. You will work closely with our experts to monitor your site, allowing you to see the impact of your work on everyone's well-being every day.
Key job responsibilities
- Conduct risk assessments and audits.
- Monitor the site to ensure processes comply with Amazon's safety procedures.
- Create and update reports on safety metrics for colleagues.
- Collaborate with operations and other departments on safety-related tasks and provide process advice.
- Support the implementation of new safety measures.
A day in the life
You will work at one of our sites. This means you can closely follow what's happening and associates can easily approach you with questions during their shifts. This role is all about spotting potential problems before they occur. You will spend a lot of time checking the site and understanding how associates use equipment. By understanding how each task and machine works, you will be able to find the best way to ensure processes are safe. You will also be one of the people implementing safety changes, which means you will work closely with many people. In addition to your daily and weekly tasks, you will support our Operations team on one-off safety-related assignments. Safety is paramount at Amazon, and you will help us collect essential data that allows us to control our processes and anticipate problems. You will also share this data with company teams and collaborate with other departments to ensure safety remains the priority.
About the team
The Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) team plays an essential role in ensuring the mental and physical well-being of our associates at work. Our team works with managers, associates, and local authorities across all our sites, ensuring compliance with Amazon policies and legal regulations, and guaranteeing safe work environments. The team offers a variety of opportunities, from Safety Technicians to Program Managers. Whatever your role, you will contribute to the development and implementation of the safety strategy across the network.
Basic Qualifications
- Level 3 qualification in occupational safety or equivalent.
- Relevant experience using data analysis to generate and explain metrics.
- Knowledge of Belgian health and safety legislation.
- Fluent English and Dutch or French proficiency (A2), spoken and written.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, we'd love to hear from you.
- Experience with Lean, 5S or Kaizen methodologies.
- Experience planning or managing environmentally conscious initiatives.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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