Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist - Intern

Who We Want:

We are looking for motivated junior and senior level college students majoring in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field to support the Environmental Health and Safety team in ensuring a safe working environment within our Holland, Michigan location!

What You’ll Do:

This internship will be project based.  Below is a real project example of what you would be working on:

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Program Enhancement:
• Review and update LOTO procedures for robotic welding cells, stamping presses and other high-energy equipment.
• Assist in conducting risk assessments to identify gaps in current LOTO practices.
• Develop training materials and assist in hands-on LOTO training sessions for maintenance and production staff.
• Machine Guarding Compliance and Optimization:
• Conduct a machine safeguarding audit for robotic welding stations and material handling equipment.
• Assist in implementing corrective actions for identified deficiencies.
• Research and recommend improvements to automated safety barriers and interlocks.
• Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Auditing:
• Perform facility wide EHS audits, focusing on compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards.
• Compile audit reports and track corrective action implementation.
• Assist in developing a digital tracking system for safety audit findings and resolutions.
• Ergonomic Risk Assessment and Improvement Initiatives:
• Conduct ergonomic reviews of welding stations, material handling, and assembly areas.
• Utilize ergonomic assessment tools to identify high-risk tasks and recommend workstation modifications.
• Assist in the implementation of ergonomic solutions, such as lifting aids and work area redesigns.
• Safety Training Development & Delivery:
• Create and update safety training modules for topics such as fire prevention, PPE usage, and chemical handling.
• Assist in facilitating safety toolbox talks and training sessions for new hires and existing employees.
• Develop visual safety guides and infographics for use in the manufacturing facility.
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis Support:
• Assist in incident investigations related to workplace injuries, near misses, and equipment failures.
• Document root cause analyses and support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop a safety bulletin summarizing key learnings from incidents.
• Environmental Compliance and Waste Management Initiatives:
• Support hazardous waste management efforts, including labeling, storage, and disposal compliance.
• Assist in air quality monitoring and reporting for welding fumes and other emissions.
• Research and support sustainability initiatives related to waste reduction and recycling.
• Other Duties as Assigned:
• Participate in cross-functional safety meetings and provide input on process improvements.
• Support data analysis and reporting for safety KPIs (e.g., injury rates, near misses).
• Assist in emergency preparedness planning and drills.

When and Where:
This will be a 1^st Shift M-F 6:00am - 2:00pm position located at our location in Holland, MI. 3 Month Internship Dates: 6/2/2025 – 8/28/2025

What You Need to Have:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in manufacturing safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with employees at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with safety management software is a plus.
• Has high standards of performance for self. Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes. Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
• Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress. Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.
• Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.
• Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow. Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.
• Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities. Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
• Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.
• Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.
• Updates and relays pertinent information to oncoming shift
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions
• Strong communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Able to prioritize tasks