About the role#
This is a part-time internship opportunity for Summer 2026 based at the IKO North America facility in Hagerstown, Maryland. You will work within the plant operations department to support both the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) team and the Human Resources coordinator. This role is paid and requires candidates to be local to the state of Maryland.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the HSE Specialist and plant team leaders to drive progress on the Life Critical Program (LCP).
- Assist the HR coordinator with recruitment, employee relations, and various special projects.
- Organize, plan, and map out project management steps for the LCP.
- Review, develop, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Document safety concerns by taking pictures, writing Safety Work Instructions (SWIs), and performing data entry.
- Collect and analyze data from the production floor to support safety documentation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a Junior or Senior in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Human Resources, Business Administration, or an equivalent Occupational Health and Safety program.
- Proficiency in MS Excel (including advanced functionality), MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong critical thinking skills and a high degree of organization.
- Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
- Previous experience in health, safety, or environmental roles is considered a plus.
- Troubleshooting capability is considered a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Hagerstown, Maryland.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Work authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided.
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