Safety Intern

Donaldson•Nicholasville, KY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Intern supports Donaldson’s Environmental, Health and Safety department in promoting a safe and compliant workplace. The role offers hands-on experience with safety inspections, employee training, incident prevention, regulatory compliance, recordkeeping, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. The intern works closely with the EHS Manager, supervisors, and employees to identify workplace hazards and help implement practical corrective actions. This position requires an on-site schedule at Donaldson’s Nicholasville, Kentucky manufacturing location.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
Must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Must be able to work on site at the Nicholasville, Kentucky manufacturing location.

Nice To Haves

Currently enrolled as an undergraduate sophomore/second-year student (rising junior).
Basic knowledge of workplace safety principles and OSHA regulations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating with employees at all levels.
Willingness to spend time on the manufacturing floor and learn about industrial processes.
Positive attitude and genuine interest in employee safety.

Responsibilities

Participate in routine safety inspections and departmental safety walks.
Help identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, and opportunities for improvement.
Document inspection findings and assist with tracking corrective actions through completion.
Support incident and near-miss investigations, including gathering information and documenting findings.
Assist with reviewing and updating safety procedures, policies, forms, and training materials.
Help coordinate and document employee safety training.
Maintain organized electronic and paper EHS records.
Assist with audits of PPE, emergency equipment, first-aid supplies, eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, and spill-response materials.
Support programs related to hazard communication, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, powered industrial trucks, ergonomics, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, and emergency preparedness.
Assist with safety communication materials, including safety stand-downs, daily start-ups, and awareness campaigns.
Enter and analyze safety data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Attend safety committee meetings and assist with meeting documentation and follow-up items.
Observe manufacturing operations to gain an understanding of workplace hazards and controls.
Support environmental and hazardous-waste activities as assigned.
Participate in continuous-improvement projects that reduce workplace risk.
Perform other EHS-related duties as assigned.