Job Description
Job Description Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) - Summer Intern Location: Newton, NC Department: Environmental Health & Safety Duration: Summer Internship (10–12 Weeks) Reports To: EHS Director About The Role We are looking for an enthusiastic EHS Summer Intern to support our Environmental Health & Safety team during the summer season. This role is ideal for a student pursuing a degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety & Health, or Safety Management who wants hands‑on experience in safety, ergonomics, and hazard analysis. What You’ll Do Assist with developing Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) to identify and document workplace hazards. Support the completion of ergonomic assessments and contribute recommendations to reduce risk and improve comfort. Help enhance and potentially automate elements of our training program, depending on your programming or technical skills. Participate in safety audits, inspections, and general EHS initiatives. Perform data entry, reporting, and documentation to support day‑to‑day EHS operations. What We’re Looking For Currently pursuing a degree in EHS, Occupational Safety, Safety Management, or a related field. Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. Interest in workplace safety, risk reduction, and continuous improvement. Preferred: Programming or automation experience (e.g., Power Automate, Excel macros, or other coding skills). What You’ll Gain Hands‑on experience with real safety projects. Exposure to risk assessment, ergonomics, and compliance programs. Mentorship from experienced EHS professionals. Opportunity to build practical technical and analytical skills. Work Environment On-site role in a manufacturing or engineering environment. May involve time on the plant floor around industrial equipment. Standard daytime hours with occasional flexibility based on project needs. How To Apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in EHS and any relevant coursework or experience.