EHS Intern

Job expires on June 29, 2026 Internship Exploring General Business & Beyond We are seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Intern to support safety, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives within our Distribution Center and manufacturing environment. This internship provides hands‑on exposure to real‑world safety programs, data‑driven incident reduction efforts, inspections, and employee training activities. You will work closely with EHS professionals, operations, maintenance, and cross‑functional partners while gaining practical experience in occupational health and safety. This position will be full time and located at our Jackson, TN site. The anticipated duration is late May – mid August 2026. Key Responsibilities Distribution Center Safety Incident Reduction Lead a focused problem‑solving project aimed at strengthening Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) safety by analyzing historical PIT incident data to identify trends and risk patterns. Perform root cause analysis (RCA) using methodologies such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, or fault tree mapping. Identify contributing factors including behaviors, training gaps, procedures, traffic flow, employee type, and environmental conditions. Develop corrective and preventive action recommendations to reduce future incidents. Prepare and present findings and improvement recommendations to EHSS leadership. Safety Programs & Compliance Review, revise, and update Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessments. Assist with procedure reviews for Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Confined Space programs. Support updates to PIT training materials and standard work documentation. Assist with maintaining EHSS documentation using the site’s SharePoint platform. Inspections & Monitoring Assist with inspections of fall protection equipment, including safety harnesses. Support new equipment inspections to ensure EHSS compliance. Training & Employee Engagement Job shadow Maintenance personnel to gain hands‑on Lockout/Tagout experience. Review and update LOTO training materials. Assist with delivering LOTO training to authorized employees. Support ergonomic evaluations through job shadowing and observational assessments. General EHS Support Assist with a variety of safety‑related projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide administrative and field support to the EHSS team. Participate in job shadowing opportunities to broaden exposure to safety and operational functions. Qualifications Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field. College‑level Sophomore or higher at the time of internship. Basic understanding of workplace safety principles preferred. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Strong analytical, observational, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to work in a hands‑on, field‑based operational environment. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks. Effective verbal and written communication skills. What You’ll Gain in Your Internship Hands‑on experience supporting EHSS programs in a real manufacturing and distribution environment. Practical exposure to incident analysis, root cause methodologies, and corrective action development. Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, and ergonomic evaluations. Insight into regulatory compliance programs such as LOTO, PPE, Confined Spaces, and PIT safety. Opportunities to collaborate with EHSS professionals, operations, maintenance, and leadership teams. Professional development through project ownership, presentations, and meaningful contributions to workplace safety. This position will pay $18 – $20/hour , based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and education level. #J-18808-Ljbffr