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Operations roles at Amazon put you at the center of how things move from a click to a doorstep. You'll help design, improve, and run systems that connect people, products, and places, at scale. You'll take ownership early, work closely with teams to solve real-world challenges, and see the direct results of your decisions as they reach customers every day.

Here, the impact of what you build isn't abstract, it's visible, immediate, and meaningful - keeping one of the world's most complex operations moving forward. This is where your journey takes shape through action, responsibility, and the opportunity to grow in many directions.
At Amazon, we're committed to promoting a safe working environment and being the most safety-centric company for every team member.

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of Amazon Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) practices. Your internship experience will involve a combination of safety-related projects and WHS organizational learning initiatives.
Throughout the program, you will learn how to effectively implement safety improvements, identify compliance issues, and recognize opportunities for safety enhancements at your assigned site. Working alongside various safety leaders and stakeholders, you will contribute to creating and maintaining a safe workplace within our Network Distribution Centers

Upon completing your internship, you will be required to present a safety research paper and share the findings of your project with the leadership team. This will allow you to demonstrate your understanding of safety principles and showcase your valuable contributions to promoting a culture of safety within Amazon.
This role will require 100% on-site attendance located within one of our Network Distribution Centers, and will not be virtual.
Term: 10 weeks
Benefits: Access to Amazon's Medical Advice Line, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and financial benefits.
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Please note we are not able to provide sponsorship now or in the future for these positions. Eligible candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention to be considered.
This role will require flexibility to relocate, as we prioritize placing candidates based on business need.

Site placement is matched by aligning your location preferences with location availability after your interview. For qualified candidates, we provide relocation or housing assistance to support the transition to the designated work location. Our aim is to ensure that candidates have the necessary support to successfully settle into their new work environment.
About the Program:
The summer term is full-time (40 hours a week) and lasts 10 weeks during the summer of 2027 (Colleges and Universities where 12 weeks are required for graduation will work directly with a recruiter if extended an offer)

Start dates are offered in May and June.
As a part of the Workplace Health and Safety Specialist (WHS) internship program, you will learn how to improve the safety and efficiency of our work style processes.
Onboarding will include OSHA10, First Aid/CPR/AED certification, technical writing and intro to project management training.
Based on your performance during the internship, you will have the opportunity to receive an offer for full-time employment upon graduation. The decision regarding full-time employment will be communicated to all WHS interns within weeks after the conclusion of their internship

This ensures a timely and efficient process for determining your potential for continued employment with the company.
Job Elements:
Must be able to perform the following tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation:
Willing and able to work any shift that may include overnights and holidays. Note that there is a high chance that your shift may overlap into part of the weekend.
Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment including safety shoes (will be provided) Stand/walk for up to 40 hours per week
Walk in/and around the warehouse with regular frequency; many facilities are over a quarter mile in length
Access all areas of building (depending on the operations building, this may include ascending and descending ladders, stairs, gangways, and shipping docks safely and without limitation)
Regularly bend, lift, stretch and reach both below the waist and above the head
Lift and move items up to 49 pounds
Key job 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
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