Safety Intern - Manufacturing

Mohawk Industries, Inc.•El Paso, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries. Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile. The Manufacturing Safety Summer Intern will support the Safety and EHS team at our El Paso manufacturing facility, focusing on proactive injury prevention, regulatory compliance, and data-driven safety initiatives during peak summer operations. This internship provides hands-on exposure to plant safety operations within a high-production manufacturing environment. The intern will work closely with plant leadership and safety professionals to strengthen compliance, improve documentation, and support heat-illness prevention efforts. This position is located in El Paso, Texas and is an onsite internship opportunity. This is not a remote role. The selected intern will present project outcomes at our annual Intern Expo Day on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Program Details Program Dates: Monday, May 18, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026 Length: 12 Weeks Schedule: Full-time, hourly Required: Must be available for the full program duration and attend/present at Intern Expo Day

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Assist with safety observations and facility inspections
Support heat-stress monitoring during high-temperature months
Help identify and address potential risks before incidents occur
Assist with completion and organization of safety audits
Maintain training records and regulatory documentation
Support OSHA and corporate compliance tracking
Collect, organize, and analyze safety and heat-related data
Identify trends and assist in recommending corrective actions
Support reporting efforts for plant leadership
Provide administrative and coordination support for safety initiatives
Enable safety staff to focus on training, risk assessments, and continuous improvement efforts