Occupational Safety and Health Intern

Job Purpose: The Occupational Safety and Health Intern will support the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team in promoting a safe and compliant work environment within a manufacturing setting. This internship provides hands-on experience in workplace safety regulatory compliance hazard identification and continuous improvement initiatives.

Duties:

• Assist with daily safety operations and EHS initiatives across the manufacturing facility
• Conduct safety inspections job hazard analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments under supervision
• Support incident investigations root cause analysis and corrective action tracking
• Help maintain safety documentation training records and OSHA-required logs
• Participate in safety training sessions toolbox talks and employee engagement activities
• Assist with audits compliance reviews and safety program updates
• Collect and analyze safety data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Support environmental and industrial hygiene initiatives as needed
• Perform other EHS-related duties as assigned

Learning Opportunities

• OSHA compliance and manufacturing safety standards
• Hazard recognition and risk mitigation techniques
• Incident investigation and reporting processes
• Safety program development and continuous improvement
• Real-world application of occupational safety principles

Skills/Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety & Health Industrial Safety Environmental Health Engineering or a related field
• Strong interest in workplace safety and manufacturing environments
• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational communication and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels
• Willingness to learn and take initiative
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk the production floor and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Occasional lifting bending and standing for extended periods