Health & Safety Co-Op

Hunter Engineering Company•Bridgeton, MO

About The Position

Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation , stability , and people ? Join our dedicated team as a Health & Safety Co-Op in Bridgeton, MO ! Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to quality. As a family-owned , American-made company, Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment, with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers. Were proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for four consecutive years (2022 2025) a testament to our commitment to our people. Here, employees are supported, challenged, and take pride in their work. We offer exceptional benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. If youre ready to join a team thats shaping the future of automotive service, read on. As an Health & Safety Co-Op , you will support an organization's environmental health and safety program by assisting with inspections, performing risk assessments, and helping to develop and implement safety procedures. This position is for a Summer & Fall 2026 Co-Op, with a start date of May 2026 and an end date of January 2027.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in undergraduate program at an accredited college or university
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills and MS Office experience
Strong planning and organizational abilities
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Assists with all aspects of the Environmental Health and Safety program
Serve as an EHS Champion and promote a Safety Always culture.
Assist with the development and continuous improvement of written safety plans, through research, interviews, inspecting and reviewing areas, equipment, processes, and work activities.
Conduct and maintain Job Safety Analysis and Hazard Assessments.
Help conduct ergonomic assessments of equipment, workstations, etc. as needed
Assist with the development of safety training programs.
Conduct safety training on a variety of safety topics for employees at all levels of the organization, as required.
Assist in ensuring compliance to all Safe Work Practices (SWP), regulatory standards (EPA, OSHA, NFPA, etc.) and plant policies and procedures
Assist with the ISO 14001/ 18001(45001) EHS requirements and audit process for continued certification
Conduct and assist in proactive safety compliance audits and inspections, as required.
Help research safety equipment for its application and purchase
Analyze data and perform trending analysis in order to identify and implement corrective actions as well as develop strategic risk mitigation strategies
Collaboration with employees at all levels while guiding the incident analysis process as it applies to safety events.
To be engaged with shop floor supervisors and employees through time on the floor; expected to be at least 50% of time
Promote platforms for continual improvement, such as Lean, 5S, CIP, etc. Must integrate these systems to help drive excellence in global safety.
Manage the maintenance of training data, inspection data, safety audits, and other related documentation, as required.
Support fellow Safety Team members in meeting assigned goals.
Manage and organize safety promoting events and activities, as assigned.
Additional duties as assigned.