About the role#
The Safety Intern will work with the Environmental, Health and Safety department to promote a safe and compliant workplace. This role provides hands-on experience with incident prevention, regulatory compliance, recordkeeping, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with the EHS Manager, supervisors, and staff to identify hazards and implement corrective actions within our manufacturing facility.
What you'll do#
- Participate in routine safety inspections and departmental safety walks.
- Identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, and opportunities for improvement.
- Document inspection findings and track corrective actions to completion.
- Support incident and near-miss investigations.
- Review and update safety procedures, policies, forms, and training materials.
- Coordinate and document employee safety training.
- Maintain organized electronic and paper EHS records.
- Audit PPE, emergency equipment, first-aid supplies, eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, and spill-response materials.
- Support programs for hazard communication, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, powered industrial trucks, ergonomics, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, and emergency preparedness.
- Create safety communication materials, including safety stand-downs and awareness campaigns.
- Analyze safety data to identify trends.
- Attend safety committee meetings and assist with follow-up items.
- Observe manufacturing operations to learn about workplace hazards and controls.
- Support environmental and hazardous-waste activities.
- Participate in continuous-improvement projects to reduce workplace risk.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program, specifically a sophomore or rising junior.
- Pursuit of a degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 cumulative GPA.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Basic knowledge of workplace safety principles and OSHA regulations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with employees at all levels.
- Willingness to spend time on the manufacturing floor and learn industrial processes.
- A positive attitude and interest in employee safety.
Location & details#
- Location: Nicholasville, Kentucky.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Note: This position does not offer relocation assistance or immigration sponsorship.
About Donaldson
Donaldson manufactures filtration systems and contamination control products. The company serves sectors such as aerospace, agriculture, mining, and food production. It maintains over 140 manufacturing and distribution sites across six continents. Founded in 1915, the firm is based in Bloomington, Minnesota, and employs more than 10,000 people.
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