Corporate Safety Intern

Daimler Truck AG • Gastonia, NC

2d • $21 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Safety Intern supports the corporate safety team and manufacturing sites in North and South Carolina. The internship provides practical experience applying classroom learning to workplace safety under the guidance of subject-matter experts. Duties include reviewing safety records, processes, policies, procedures, and performance metrics; identifying opportunities for improvement; and helping build the organization’s safety culture. The role includes travel, primarily between North Carolina and South Carolina, and is based onsite in Gastonia, North Carolina. DTNA internships begin in May or June. Interns may be considered for transition to a full-time position, subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

The intern may conduct site walkthroughs and job hazard analyses, support hazard prioritization and corrective actions, review and improve training materials, and shadow safety managers during inspections, audits, and incident investigations. The intern will also participate in safety meetings and emergency drills and support efforts to foster an inclusive workplace. Hourly pay ranges from $21 to $29, based on anticipated graduation year. 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 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.
• Strong written communication skills.
• 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.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing environment.
• Desire to learn new skills.
• Ability to embrace failure and recover quickly.
• Creative mindset and ability to bring new, inventive perspectives to current processes.

Nice To Haves

• Power BI experience.

Responsibilities

• Review existing safety policies, procedures, records, processes, and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Identify gaps or outdated practices and align safety programs with current OSHA standards and industry best practices.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 based on severity and likelihood, involving 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.
• Tailor safety training to different roles and risk levels, provide 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; observe how managers address employee concerns.
• Support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs.
• Travel to plant locations, primarily between North Carolina and South Carolina.

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 may be available to eligible candidates.

What This Job Offers

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