Safety Co-opIntern

Nicholasville, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Main Scope of Role:

As a Safety Co-op / Intern for the Global Alltech Health and Safety team the intern will help to support the team with H&S policy protocols and initiatives. With responsibility for supporting the Global HSE team in the H&S management system and for development of H&S resources training programs procedures SOPs KPIs etc. Fantastic role for someone looking to build on their knowledge and experience to work towards a future full-time health and safety position.

Note: This is a Co-op experience and requires working and attending school concurrently. Anticipated length of assignment is 12 weeks with the option to extend.

The Safety Co-op / Intern role will report to the Regional Safety Manager and collaborate with the Regional Safety Coordinators. This role is based out of the corporate headquarters in Nicholasville Kentucky.

Key Responsibilities

Influence behavior and inspire commitment on the part of all personnel in complying with Alltech safety standards and maintaining a safe work environment.
Support managements efforts to ensure compliance with corporate Safety Program expectations and applicable federal and state law. Identify and inform management of compliance issues safety risks and improvement opportunities through the conduct of daily weekly and monthly audits.
Provide support and guidance to employees on safety-related issues and concerns
Assist in conducting safety inspections and trainings preparing reports and ensuring compliance with local state and federal HSE regulations
Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions. Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to management including ergonomic considerations in all such efforts.
Collaborate with various departments to develop and implement safety policies procedures and training programs
Identify opportunities to minimize workplace injuries accidents and health problems.
Prepare and maintain accurate HSE documentation including incident reports audit results and compliance checks
Conduct research on safety best practices and make recommendations for improvement
Assist with other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Current student pursing a BS degree in safety/environmental science or related technical discipline.
Excellent analytical written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.
Self-starter and team oriented
Candidate must be well organized to handle numerous tasks and be able to work with a variety of people with varying backgrounds and job functions.
Must demonstrate computer proficiency in MS Word and Excel
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must possess the manual dexterity flexibility and visual acuity to preform inspections functions requiring walking climbing squatting lifting bending twisting etc.
Ability to climb up and down ladders and work at heights above 6 ft.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race color creed religion ancestry age sex marital status national origin disability or handicap or veteran status. Please email resume with salary requirements to . No phone calls please.

Required Experience:

Intern

Main Scope of Role:As a Safety Co-op / Intern for the Global Alltech Health and Safety team the intern will help to support the team with H&S policy protocols and initiatives. With responsibility for supporting the Global HSE team in the H&S management system and for development of H&S resources tra...