Safety Intern (Fall)

Responsibilities

• Assist in the focus on Life Safety compliance
• Analyze various job tasks and equipment to streamline processes in a safe manner
• Assist and make recommendations on safety policies and procedures
• Assist with safety inspections and audits
• Other projects to come!

Qualifications

• A strong commitment to safety principles and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving safety issues
• The ability to identify and analyze safety hazards and develop solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues, documenting findings, and presenting information
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• The ability to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy in data and documentation
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or construction environment can be a plus
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and other safety standards can be a plus

About Us

SWD Inc. opened for business in March 1980 with three employees in a 9,000 sq. ft. leased facility and began black oxiding, cleaning, and pickling operations with used equipment. In late 1980, the company began passivating stainless steel and in 1981 purchased Fastener Sorting Corporation. Today, a recognized leader in the Metal Finishing and Fastener Sorting fields, SWD Inc. has around 250 employees and runs three shifts per day in its 250,000 sq. ft. facility just west of Chicago in Addison, Illinois.