Corporate Safety Intern

Daimler Truck North America • Gastonia, NC

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Safety Intern works under the guidance of DTNA’s corporate safety team, supporting manufacturing sites in North Carolina and South Carolina on a range of safety topics. The intern reviews records and processes to identify opportunities for improvement and gains practical experience in safety operations, workplace hazards, and the development of DTNA’s safety culture. The role connects classroom learning with real-world work alongside subject-matter experts. Travel is required, primarily between North Carolina and South Carolina sites.

Interns gain knowledge through real-life learning opportunities and are expected to work in accordance with DTNA’s core values of passion, respect, integrity, and discipline. Internship positions begin in May or June. A transition to a full-time role may be possible, subject to manager evaluations and business availability. The position is onsite in Gastonia, North Carolina. Relocation assistance may be available to eligible candidates.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program or higher at an accredited college or university, or have graduated within one year of the position start date in May or June.
• Knowledge of safety and health regulations, such as OSHA, NFPA, and ANSI.
• Ability to perform hazard assessments.
• Strong oral communication skills for conducting training.
• Desire to learn new skills.
• Ability to embrace failure and recover quickly.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to be flexible and travel to various plant locations, with variable commute times.

Nice To Haves

• Power BI experience.
• New and inventive ways of looking at current processes.
• Creative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review existing safety policies, procedures, and performance metrics; identify gaps or outdated practices and align programs with current OSHA standards and industry best practices.
• Engage employees in feedback sessions to understand workplace challenges and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct site walkthroughs and job hazard analyses to identify physical, chemical, ergonomic, and psychosocial hazards.
• Use risk matrices to prioritize hazards by severity and likelihood, and involve frontline workers in assessments.
• Document findings and implement corrective actions with clear timelines and accountability.
• Review safety training content for relevance, accuracy, and engagement; incorporate real-life scenarios, case studies, and interactive elements.
• Help tailor training to different roles and risk levels, provide regular refresher courses, and track completion through a learning management system.
• Shadow safety managers during inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Participate in safety huddles, safety meetings, and emergency drills, and observe how safety managers address employee concerns.
• Support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs.

Benefits

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews and mock interviews.
• Housing and transportation stipend.
• Employee resource groups.
• Event ticket offering, based on corporate availability.
• Company social events.
• Relocation assistance for candidates who meet eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern