Environmental Health and Safety Intern MI

JOST International Corp•Grand Haven, MI

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Environmental Health and Safety(EHS) Intern Project-Based Summer Internship Program (Summer 2026) JOST International Location: On-site (Grand Haven, MI) Duration: 13 weeks (Summer 2026) Hours: Full-time Program Overview Join JOST International’s Project-Based Summer Internship Program and gain real-world engineering experience through hands-on assignments. Our program is designed for students eager to contribute to impactful projects, develop professional skills, and explore career paths in a collaborative environment. As part of our early talent strategy, we offer meaningful work and learning opportunities to help launch your career. About Us JOST International is a global leader in vehicle connection technologies, serving the transportation industry with innovative solutions for over 70 years. We are committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Our company culture emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and personal growth, providing a supportive atmosphere for early-career professionals to thrive. JOST Mindset We are Committed, We are Customer Driven, We are Trusted, We are Reliable Introduction: This temporary position reports to the Grand Haven, Michigan EHS Leader. It is accountable for fulfilling all assigned duties and operates with authority commensurate with assigned responsibilities. The EHS Intern will support environmental, health, and safety initiatives across the facility. Role Overview: The EHS Intern will assist in developing, implementing, and improving safety and environmental programs. This includes supporting compliance efforts, conducting audits, driving safety culture, and partnering with operations to reduce risk and improve overall workplace safety.

Requirements

Actively enrolled in a college program related to Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related technical field (Junior level or higher).
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong understanding or interest in OSHA and MIOSHA regulations.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to learn facility processes and identify safety and environmental risks.
Ability to assist in implementing and enforcing safety protocols in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Safety Data Sheets updated. Review existing chemical catalog for each plant and revise accordingly with OSHA required information. Site inspections, verification of updated SDSs, addition of new SDSs, binder updates, and implementation of new chemical approval process.
Fire Extinguisher Mapping. Review fire extinguisher locations and create a physical map of their locations, while reviewing that we meet local fire code for proper locations.
Electrical Panel Floor labeling. Review each facility and process equipment power distribution panel for proper standard floor marking and implement such. Evaluate other emergency equipment labeling needs.
Landfill Waste reduction project. Review each facility waste streams sent to landfill, identify opportunities to dispose of via alternate pathway (incineration or energy recovery, recycling, etc.), implement improvements, and track results.
Support development and implementation of EHS programs and procedures.
Participate in safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
Assist with risk assessments and job hazard analysis.
Collect, analyze, and report EHS data and metrics.
Support environmental compliance tasks such as waste management and reporting.
Help drive continuous improvement projects related to safety and environmental performance.
Effectively participate as a contributing member of the EHS team.
Perform other duties as assigned and inherent to the role.