Safety Intern

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Safety Intern

Date: Oct 15, 2026

Location: Shiremanstown, PA, US, 17011

Company: Dorman Products

Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products. Today, we have more than 3,800 employees across 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, reaching a revenue of $2.13 billion in 2025.

Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.

Job Summary

Primary Duties

• Develop and create New Hire Orientation material: Review current training material and develop a comprehensive new hire orientation program that elevates the company's onboarding experience.
• Assist with Safety Audits and Inspections: Participate in site safety inspections, hazard assessments, and audits to identify potential risks and ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies.
• Data Collection and Reporting: Help collect, analyze, and report safety data, including incidents, near misses, and safety observations. Prepare presentations and reports summarizing safety performance metrics.
• Support Safety Training Programs: Assist in the development and delivery of safety training sessions, toolbox talks, and orientations for employees. Ensure training materials are up-to-date and accessible.
• Review and Update Safety Policies: Support the review and revision of company safety policies,procedures, and practices to ensure they meet federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Incident Investigations: Assist in investigating workplace incidents and near misses, including identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Hazard Communication: Help maintain safety data sheets (SDS), and ensure that hazard communication labels and signage are current and clearly visible in the workplace.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Management: Monitor and assess the use of PPE throughout the facility, ensuring proper usage and compliance.
• Ergonomics Assessment: Assist in ergonomic evaluations and propose solutions to reduce workplace injury risks related to repetitive tasks, heavy lifting, or improper workstation setup.
• Support Emergency Response Plans: Help ensure that emergency response plans are current, and assist in coordinating safety drills, such as fire, spill, or evacuation drills.
• Safety Program Promotion: Assist with initiatives to promote a positive safety culture across the organization, including creatingsafety bulletins, posters, and other communication materials.

Qualifications

• Familiarity of OSHA, EPA, and NIOSH rules and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to work with contributors at all levels of management.
• Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done,
• especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and bend. The
• Employee is frequently required to reach, push, pull, and lift with hands and arms.
• Physical Requirement: Capability to lift 40 pounds.
• Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach,
• Swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen. The noise level is usually

Education / Experience

• Enrolled in a relevant degree program: The intern should be currently pursuing (or have completed) a degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Engineering, Public Health,
• Safety Management, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic coursework in EHS: Having completed courses in areas like environmental regulations, safety management, hazard recognition, or occupational health would be ideal.
• Project work: Any hands-on project work from school, like hazard assessments or environmental studies

What the Intern Will Learn

During the internship, the student will have the opportunity to:

• Learn how to identify workplace hazards, conduct risk assessments, and recommend corrective actions to improve safety performance.
• Hands-on experience with safety audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Learn how to track, analyze, and report safety metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).

The US base rate for this full-time position is $22/hr The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Compensation decisions are made based on the specific facts and circumstances of each role and candidate.

Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.

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