EHS Intern

Padnos•Grandville, MI

31d

About The Position

PADNOS offers internship programs for students to make an impact on sustainability, as well as continue learning and growing towards their career. We recognize the importance of education and ability to learn from our past, present and future. We provide challenging environments for interns to learn what we have worked so hard to achieve in the last century, as well as see the potential for a brighter future. PADNOS is a full-service recycling company handling paper, plastic, metals and electronic recycling. We tailor recycling programs for consumer and industrial clients throughout the United States. PADNOS was founded over a century ago and continues to transform the recycling industry. The company has thrived as a family business through four generations and has grown to be a market leader and best in class innovator. PADNOS has a rich history of taking care of our Team Members, their families and the multiple communities we serve. We invest in our Team Members and offer the following benefits: Competitive Wage Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 100% Tuition reimbursement for employees 75% Tuition Reimbursement for dependents First Time Home Buying Assistance 401K Match and Profit Sharing Performance Driven Bonuses Environmental Health & Safety Internship Summary: Overview The EHS Intern will assist and support our EHS Team with essential projects while gaining invaluable experience for their future career. Key projects and tasks include but are not limited to: Support of EHS Owners' Partnership Services, projects and tasks Sound Level Surveys Fall Protection Anchor Point assessment JHA training Confined Space evaluations Policy summaries Annual Audiogram scheduling & administration CPR/First Aid/AED Training scheduling

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related
Clean driving record
Valid driver's license and means of reliable transportation
Willing to work outdoors in heavy industrial environment
Proficient with technology and systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, ppt)
Analysis/problem solving
People-centered/Strong customer service
Building relationships
Strategic/critical thinking
Teamwork/collaboration; cross-functional engagement
Leadership
Communication
Resilient
Self-reliant and results driven
Planning and organization
Flexibility/adaptability
Time management
Strong organizational skills
Self-motivated; ability to work independently or in a team setting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

Project milestones execution
Perform Partnership Services (Audits, ISA, Training, Investigations, Safety Alerts); 1/month with EHS Owner
Report on & update personal goal page status; 1x/mth
Confined Space equipment audits & calibrations; 1x/mth
Grandville office fire extinguishing equipment inspections; 1x/mth
STMQ support
Plan Rocks
Create Personal Goal Page
Calendar block (Rocks, Services, Sand, Projects)
Audiogram scheduling
CPR/First Aid/AED Training scheduling