- Location
- Corydon, IN
- Department
- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Internship
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
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
Skills
ExcelComplianceOSHA