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 OpportunitiesOSHA 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
