Safety & Human Resources Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

Are you interested in gaining hands-on experience in both Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Human Resources? Our Safety & Human Resources Internship offers a unique opportunity to develop practical business experience while making a meaningful impact within a manufacturing environment. This position will spend approximately 80% of the internship supporting Safety and Environmental initiatives and 20% supporting Human Resources projects and activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technology-savvy, and excited to use data, digital tools, and creativity to improve workplace safety and employee experiences.

Responsibilities

Safety & Environmental Responsibilities (Approximately 80%)

• Conducting and documenting Confined Space audits
• Converting audit findings and safety records into electronic formats for improved tracking and reporting
• Completing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) audits and digitizing results
• Designing and creating AI-generated safety training videos and educational content
• Updating emergency response plans, facility layouts, and evacuation diagrams
• Analyzing near-miss and safety incident data to identify trends and build reporting dashboards
• Assisting with Safety and Environmental compliance initiatives
• Supporting continuous improvement efforts related to workplace safety

Human Resources Responsibilities (Approximately 20%)

• Supporting special HR projects and process improvements
• Assisting with employee engagement and communication initiatives
• Gaining exposure to recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and HR processes
• Partnering with HR team members on various business needs and administrative projects
• Learning about the role of an HR Generalist in a manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in: Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Technology Engineering, Or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Interest in workplace safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• Experience with data analysis, graphic design, video