About the role#
Blue Bird Corporation is hiring for a Safety Intern for Summer 2027. This role is based in Fort Valley, Georgia, and requires full-time, on-site work. You will contribute to our operations by supporting department goals and completing a special project designed to deliver measurable business value.
What you'll do#
- Complete assigned tasks that support department goals within a manufacturing and business environment.
- Use data, observation, and collaboration to support process improvement, problem-solving, and operational efficiency.
- Manage a core functional assignment alongside a special project.
- Communicate progress, risks, and results to peers, mentors, and leaders through written reports, verbal updates, and presentations.
- Apply a continuous improvement mindset by asking questions, learning quickly, and adapting to feedback.
- Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and safe work practices, particularly in plant and production environments.
- Present key project outcomes to members of the Leadership Team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Must be at least 18 years of age before the internship begins.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident authorized to work in the United States.
- Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, for the duration of the summer term.
Location & details#
- This internship is located on-site in Fort Valley, Georgia.
- The position is full-time for the Summer 2027 term.
- This is a paid internship.
About Blue Bird Corporation
Blue Bird Corporation manufactures Type A, C, and D school buses. Founded in 1927, the company maintains its headquarters in Macon, Georgia. It operates with a workforce of 1,001 to 5,000 employees. Beyond bus production, the company offers financial solutions through Blue Bird Capital Services. Its products reach customers in over 60 countries across several continents.
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