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Amazon · 2 weeks ago

Fulfillment Workplace Health and Safety Specialist Intern 2026 - AZ, CA, CO, NM, NV, OH, OK, TX, UT, WA

Thornton, CO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25/hr - $36/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Amazon is committed to promoting a safe working environment and being the most safety-centric company for every team member. As a Fulfillment Workplace Health and Safety Specialist Intern, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of Amazon's Workplace Health and Safety practices, work on safety-related projects, and contribute to maintaining a safe workplace within the Network Distribution Centers. You will also have the opportunity to present a safety research paper to the leadership team at the end of your internship.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work with various Workplace Health and Safety Teams and other WHS interns on a safety related project

Research, interpret and share data to support a safety related recommendation as part of your final project that will be presented to senior leadership

Assist in designing, building, improving, and innovating order fulfillment safety programs, projects, initiatives, and other elements of the Workplaces Health & Safety organization across the three lanes (first mile, middle mile, and last mile) of Amazon’s fulfillment infrastructure

Learn about and work with other functional teams (Operations, RME (Reliability Maintenance & Engineering), Central Teams, Human Resources, Transportation Operations, and others) in the planning and execution of your assigned project

Develop and expand your professional network by participating in WHS Intern activities and events

Qualification

Health ScienceSafety EngineeringSafety ManagementMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsTechnical guidanceSix SigmaLean manufacturingCommunicationAdaptability

Required

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree with an expected completion date between December 2026 and August 2027

Preferred

Working towards a degree in Health Science, Safety Engineering, Health & Safety, Safety Management, or related field

Interest in or previous experience in safety related employment

Knowledge of Canadian OHS Provincial Laws

Strong communication skills; ability to comfortably interact with and influence stakeholders

Proficient in Microsoft Office products: Excel, Project, Vizio and Outlook

Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability

Proven technical guidance for large-scale safety projects

Ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy

Exposure to Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing efforts, transportation/logistics and/or fulfillment/distribution centers

Benefits

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

Parental leave