Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist - Intern

Challenge Manufacturing Company • Holland, MI

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About The Position

Challenge's mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations. Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge's success! Together we own Safety! Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!

Requirements

• 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.
• Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress.
• 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.
• Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
• Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive.
• 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 time management skills.
• Able to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review and update Lockout/Tagout (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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options.
• Employer 401k Match.
• ESOP shares.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Referral Bonus Program.
• Challenge Incentive Program.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree