Occupational Safety and Health Intern

Description

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

Requirements

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