About the role#
As an EHS Intern, you will support Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives at our manufacturing facility. You will gain hands-on experience through project work, data analysis, workplace assessments, and training support. This role focuses on identifying hazards, reducing risk, and strengthening our safety culture through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
What you'll do#
- Perform EHS inspections, audits, risk assessments, and workplace observations to ensure compliance.
- Support incident and near-miss investigations by gathering information, documenting findings, and tracking corrective actions.
- Analyze EHS data to create reports, metrics, dashboards, and presentations.
- Assist with environmental compliance tasks, including waste management, recycling, stormwater monitoring, and pollution prevention.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects using Plan-Do-Check-Act principles.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Human Resources, and Occupational Health teams to implement practical safety solutions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program for Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to organize information and identify trends.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to learn EHS systems and present findings to team members at all levels.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site position based in Piedmont, South Carolina.
- The internship follows a rolling term schedule.
- No travel is required for this role.
About Vermeer Corporation
Vermeer Corporation manufactures agricultural and industrial equipment. Founded in 1948, the company is family-owned and based in Pella, Iowa. It employs over 2,600 people and maintains a global network of more than 600 dealers. The company produces machinery for the underground construction, surface mining, tree care, environmental, and agricultural industries.
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