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Ship Clerks play a crucial role in the Middle Mile network and are responsible for delivering our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Ship Clerks are responsible for daily management of department duties including planning loads around standard departure times, load flow control and ensuring proper trailer utilization. Ship Clerks can assign job duties, provide work direction and communicate with internal and external partners. Ship Clerks will drive and execute standard work in areas impacting Safety, Quality, Productivity, Utilization, and On-time Performance. They will help support daily management of department duties including Load planning, Load Flow Control, Load Quality, TDR, Communicating to Upstream and Downstream Partners, Allocating Labor, Leading Meetings, and Assigning job Duties. Ship Clerks will escalate any barriers to their Operations Leaders and work with them to mitigate issues impacting safety and performance.Key job responsibilities • Correspond with multiple shipping companies and their contacts • Use multiple shipping company’s software to ship and track packages • Coordinate trailers to corresponding dock doors and cross docks using SSP • Troubleshoot shipping problems and errors to resolution • Ensure trailer utilization is maximized to control transportation costs • Ensure on-time dock performance • Assist in updating Staging POD 5s and resource allocation • Oversee Load Flow Control for the building • Maintain load level performance tracking for load planning, on-time dock performance, utilization, and misloads •Coordinate with Transportation teams on Driver issues, Trailer Pool needs, Yard Move Delays, Late Inbound volume, and Load Swaps to protect customer experience. •Comprehensive understanding of shipping requirements, rules and obligations by carrier, destination and package type • Ensure that all safety measures and precautions are in place and being used regarding the docks and trailers • Assisting the floor as an associate resource, training associates and verifying SOP compliance • Ensure successful area performance, through tracking, reporting and feedback of associate performance • Participate in Operational Excellence initiatives in some capacity • Filling in as needed with production duties • Fully understanding workflow and daily production goals • Reviewing and updating SOP as required • Assisting in keeping work area clean and organized • Identifying and addressing safety hazards within the work area • Participating in safety initiatives • Referring all job injuries or safety violations immediately to Area Manager- 1+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience- High school or equivalent- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays- Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach- Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required- Prior training, teaching or presentation experience- Willingness to work different shifts- Shift hours for this position may be different from the standard production shifts- Willingness to work in different areas as required by training needs- Excellent attendance- Candidates must be very organized and able to handle multiple and changing projects/priorities- Willingness to participate in and support the Operational Excellence initiativesAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

One focus area of the Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission is to provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, healthy behaviors and encourage employees to proactively manage their health and wellbeing. To support this focus area, Amazon is seeking an experienced and innovative Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Manager to join our team. In this position, you will serve as the site’s designated first aid provider in the warehouse, coordinating and implementing the Amazon Global Program. The Site WHS Manager will be responsible for partnering with an Operations Team at the site level to execute company WHS policies and ensure compliance to all applicable local, regional and federal regulations. This individual will lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce conditional and ergonomic risk in our processes to ensure a safe and healthful working environment for our associates. The Site WHS Manager must demonstrate the ability to build trust and confidence with the Operations Team and influence change through providing comprehensive risk assessments and WHS data analysis.The Site WHS Manager will be responsible to lead and develop a team of WHS professionals. This individual must create and execute leadership development plans for their teams. They must communicate team expectations and provide frequent feedback, and ensure the team is executing to the core competencies of an Amazon WHS professional. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Provide guidance and oversight to ensure compliance to all applicable Amazon WHS Policies.Possess a thorough understanding of local/regional/domestic regulations and company policyLeads initiatives to reduce conditional and ergonomic risk in our processes to ensure a safe and healthful working environment for our associatesEstablishes high quality relationships with both site and regional leadershipMeasure site’s performance against published requirements in EHS policies. For all deficiencies, identify a plan for the site to implement and fix all identified deficiencies. Drive accountability for the planAnalyze WHS metrics and review incident trends to justify the allocation of appropriate resources to areas where the WHS risk is highest.Perform frequent site WHS audits to identify all non-compliance equipment and/or processes at the site. Implement solutions to eliminate exposure to these risks and prevent injury at other FC’sAudit recordkeeping practices and WHS Information System entries to ensure compliance to global WHS standards and local regulationsAudit the workplace organization and Associate behaviors to ensure that training, auditing and scoring methods are accurate and consistentEnsure site leadership and Associates are trained and knowledgeable of their responsibilities under each policy. Audit the quality, delivery (including qualifications of the trainer), and effectiveness of all required WHS training.Must be able to work flexible shifts which could include day, nights, and weekends.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.- Bachelor's degree- 5+ years of increasing responsibilities in EHS and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations- 5+ years of increasing responsibilities in people and performance management- Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment- Distribution Center or Manufacturing EHS experience with mix of exempt and non-exempt employees at a site of at least 250 people- Master’s degree- Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment.- Experience in a fast paced, dynamic organization- Certified Safety Professional- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with site leaders.- Ability to develop and implement department goals and strategies- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving abilityAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) team is deeply committed to the safety and wellbeing of our people. WHS sets the strategic direction to provide resources, best practices, and safe environments to proactively manage the health and wellbeing of our workforce. To support these goals, Amazon is seeking an experienced and dynamic Onsite Medical Representative (OMR) to join our team. In this position, you will work closely with the WHS Site Manager, WHS Specialist, and occasionally the Injury Prevention Specialist (IPS). This includes attending weekly associate safety committee meetings, greeting all new hires for the site or through daily one-on-one interaction. Additionally, the OMR will participate in weekly case management review meetings as necessary. As an OMR, you will independently assess and administer first aid as well as offer guidance to Amazon Associates (AAs) on both occupational and non-occupational injuries or illnesses. You should be passionate about learning and advocating health and wellness principles to consistently support AAs on a daily basis. You will refer care to outside medical providers as needed, and learn about OSHA regulations, risk, and analysis. The OMR will function as a part of the larger team onsite, assisting with all first aid needs and support safety operations as needed.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:• Provide first aid support and make referrals to outside medical providers as necessary.• Minimize the AA risk of injury through awareness, education, and proactive engagement.• Maintain all records of care provided to AAs.• Coordinate and maintain the workers’ compensation and return to work programs for AAs with work-related injuries.• Provide daily activity logs and end of shift reports.• Engage with AAs and leadership on operations floor to provide coaching regarding observed at-risk work habits.• Maintain a clean working environment and ensure appropriate medical supply inventory is maintained.• Participate in training and certification to facilitate first aid, CPR and AED certifications classes. • Maintain all first aid, CPR, AED credentials.• Work flexible shifts which could include days, nights, holidays, and/or weekends.• Assist with random saliva drug testing protocols.• 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.- High school or equivalent diploma- Current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by an approved emergency cardiac care (ECC) provider; AND must have one of the following:- Current valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) OR Paramedic Certification from the Department of Health OR the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT); OR- In the last year, six months job experience in the Military as a Combat Medic (U.S. Army), Field Medic (U.S. Army), Healthcare Specialist (U.S. Army), Hospital Corpsman (U.S. Navy), or Aerospace Medical Service Technician (U.S. Air Force); OR- Current active Athletic Trainer Certification, by either the Board of Certification (BOC) or equivalent State Certification.- Certified to teach first aid, CPR, and AED training from American Heart Association or American Red Cross- Proficient in Microsoft Office- Experience with an industrial wellness program- Experience managing musculoskeletal disorders, ergonomics, and coaching on body mechanics- Demonstrated work experience with OSHA regulations and Workers Compensation- Proficient in digital recordkeepingAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.