Intern - Industrial Safety

Publix Super Markets•Lakeland, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Publix, we are committed to making a difference and it's our pleasure to continuously develop our most valuable resource—our associates. Since its launch in 2007, the Publix Summer Internship Program prepares a cohort of young professionals for a smorgasbord of opportunities in the workplace. This is achieved through relationship building, development of self-confidence, and insight into industry knowledge. The 2026 Summer program dates are May 18 th – July 24 th at our company facilities in Lakeland, FL. Over these 10 weeks, interns will work 40 hours a week participating in impactful departmental projects that connect classroom learning to real-world corporate experience. Highlights include: Free housing provided in partnership with Florida Southern College (for interns that live outside of a 25-mile radius of the corporate office) Attending executive meetings Participating in group community service activities Touring manufacturing and distribution facilities Developing and delivering end of program presentations to Publix leadership Join a company consistently ranked as a great place to work. Grow professionally and personally while making a lasting impact. Apply today and grow your legacy with Publix. This internship posting can close within two weeks from the date it was posted. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Position Overview The industrial safety intern works in collaboration with managers and supervisors to identify and mitigate risks. Within the department, the intern will have several responsibilities.

Requirements

must be an actively enrolled student not graduating prior to the start of the Summer Internship Program in May; or if graduating from a bachelor's degree program prior to the start of the internship, starting a graduate degree program in the upcoming summer or fall semester; or if graduating from a master’s degree program prior to the start of the internship, starting a graduate degree program in the upcoming summer or fall semester
must be pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in Occupational Safety, Safety, Safety Management, Fire Protection, Industrial Hygiene and Safety Engineering or related field and be a current sophomore or above (rising junior or above as of the program start in Summer 2026) or a graduate student
basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
ability to review and analyze trends within a data set
high level of maturity, discretion, tact and judgment, and the ability to deal with confidential information
ability to multi-task
strong verbal and written communication skills
detail oriented with strong organizational skills
must have and wear safety toe footwear
ability to stand and walk for long periods of time

Nice To Haves

current Publix associate
experience in manufacturing or warehouse setting

Responsibilities

analyze incident data from case management sources to identify patterns, detect trends, and to establish causal relationships within those metrics.
perform a work study on incident reporting data and processes and presenting that trend analysis
decipher the impact that in-task messaging has on injury frequency in the Retail and Industrial environment
conduct or validate various job safety analyses within distribution warehouses and manufacturing plants
participate in both large and small group training sessions
assist with the weekly safety assessment process