Fulfillment Center EHS/Industrial Safety Intern (Coppell, Texas) - June 2026

Staples Inc. • Coppell, TX

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Staples is business to business. You are what binds us together.
We’re searching for fresh talent with new ideas, innovation, passion, and drive to bring to Staples. Do you have a passion for safety, people, and continuous improvement? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment where your efforts directly impact associate well‑being and operational results? If so, this EHS/Industrial Safety internship may be the perfect opportunity for you.
Target Start Date: June 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026 (11-week program)
Note: This internship position requires you to be on-site for varied shifts at the Staples Fulfillment Center/SDO in Coppell, TX.
What You Bring to the Table:
Collaborative – able to build partnerships and work effectively with operations leaders, associates, and cross‑functional partners to meet shared safety objectives.
Customer-focused – able to understand the needs of internal customers and support solutions that enhance the safety experience.
Inclusive – committed to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and respectful safety culture.
Innovative – excited to question conventional approaches and help design safer processes.
Self‑Developer – actively seeks ways to grow skill sets and gain hands‑on EHS experience.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Must be a rising junior or graduating no later than May 2028
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables

Nice To Haves

• Enjoy working in teams and communicating with diverse groups
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Comfortable working on the warehouse floor and interacting with associates
• Able to adapt to new initiatives and changing priorities

Responsibilities

• Support safety inspections, hazard identification, and 5S assessments.
• Assist in incident investigations, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
• Participate in safety training initiatives and materials updates.
• Participate in GEMBA walks with operations leadership to observe processes, identify risks, and support real‑time safety improvements.
• Maintain and improve EHS documentation and compliance logs.
• Support ergonomics evaluations and risk‑reduction projects.
• Assist with safety reporting, metrics, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Engage in associate safety engagement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern