Experienced Full Stack Workplace Health and Safety Specialist Intern – West 2025, arenaflex North America Customer Fulfillment

As a Workplace Health and Safety Specialist Intern at arenaflex, you will have the unique opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly evolving work environment that prioritizes the safety and well-being of its team members. arenaflex is committed to promoting a safe working environment and being the most safety-centric company for every team member. Our Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) team is dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe workplace within our Network Distribution Centers, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our team.

About arenaflex

arenaflex is a leading e-commerce company that thrives in a dynamic and rapidly evolving work environment. Our approach to safety is no exception, operating with agility and adaptability to keep pace with ever-changing business demands. As a WHS Intern, you will have the invaluable opportunity to cultivate your own agility, learning to swiftly adjust strategies, plans, and solutions to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.

About the Role

As a Workplace Health and Safety Specialist Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of arenaflex's WHS practices and contribute to creating and maintaining a safe workplace within our Network Distribution Centers. You will work alongside various safety leaders and stakeholders to identify compliance issues, recognize opportunities for safety enhancements, and implement safety improvements. Your internship experience will involve a combination of safety-related projects and WHS organizational learning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

* Work with various WHS 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 arenaflex'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

A Day in the Life

The summer term is full-time (40 hours a week) and lasts 10 weeks during the summer of 2025 (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

Onboarding will include OSHA10, First Aid/CPR/AED certification, technical writing, and intro to project management training.

Basic Qualifications

* Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree with an expected completion date between December 2025 and August 2026

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Work Environment and Culture

arenaflex is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We thrive in a dynamic and rapidly evolving work environment, and our approach to safety is no exception. Our guiding principles include embracing open-mindedness, prioritizing customer satisfaction, fostering innovation, promoting empowerment, leveraging advanced technologies, and fostering a strong sense of camaraderie within our team.

Compensation and Benefits

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $20.39/hr in our lowest geographic market up to $24.93/hr in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

Relocation Assistance

For qualified candidates, we provide relocation and 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.

Career Growth Opportunities

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 arenaflex. Based on your performance during the internship, you will have the opportunity to receive an offer for full-time employment upon graduation.

How to Apply

If you're a motivated and safety-conscious individual looking to join a dynamic and rapidly evolving work environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please visit our career site to submit your application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

arenaflex 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. Apply for this job