Workplace Health and Safety Technician, WHS
DESCRIPTION
Year-on-year, as we continue to grow, we need to work as smart as we can, to keep all our team members safe, fulfilled, motivated and empowered. To help us achieve this, we’re seeking a driven Health & Safety Technician. With your Bias for Action, we’ll need you to step in and help drive health and safety in one of our Fulfilment Centers (FCs).
Our Fulfilment Centers are at the heart of Amazon’s rapidly growing business: they’re where we manage our fast-moving inventory. Our associate teams stow deliveries, pick products, package them up and ship them out: each of these groups have played their part in taking us where we are today.
In this crucial health and safety position, you’ll report into the Health and Safety Manager, as part of a shift-based role.
Key job responsibilities
Undertake risk assessments as required, while proactively following up on control measures until complete
Complete daily metrics and callouts
Take a Deep Dive into Fulfilment Centre data, as you monitor recordable incidents on-site
Leveraging your Auditor-level knowledge of Amazon’s procedures and legal requirements, you’ll advise associates and managers accordingly
Become a subject matter expert in your specific level of competence, while staying vigilant and not disclosing any sensitive information outside of your particular level
Consistently monitor your Fulfilment Centre, keeping an eye on compliance with Amazon’s safety procedures
Investigate accidents, near misses and any incidents, as you establish root cause
Update internal records regarding incidents, near misses and accidents
Undertake action plans to ensure continuing, sustained compliance with legislation
Conduct yourself professionally at all times: you maintain confidentiality in matters involving safety investigations
Flexibility: you’re willing and able to cover non-traditional shifts–including nights and weekends–during peak periods.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Qualifications
• Turkish C class safety expert certificate
• Good communication skills in Turkish and English
• Good knowledge of MS Office tools, - word, excel, PowerPoint skills
• You have experience of working in a relevant health and safety role
• You have a proven ability to work to targets, deadlines and managing different priorities
• Demonstrable ability to learn quickly, while closely adhering to new processes and procedures
• You’re able to work independently, at times under minimum levels of supervision
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent qualification
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