Safety Intern

Precision Inc • Pella, IA

20h

About The Position

Serve as a contributing member of Risk Management and Compliance team. To assist the Risk Management and Compliance Manager in reviewing and evaluating company environmental programs to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations. To assist in the administration of company policies, company records and supporting Corporate Safety Programs.

Requirements

• Pursuing bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university majoring in Occupational Health/Safety Engineering, Environmental Sciences or Public Health
• Strong academic candidate, demonstrated by a GPA of 3.0 or better
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work and communicate with many people at varying levels of the organization
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High level of professionalism/strong communication skills
• Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Teamwork and leadership experiences in academic, athletic, and/or off-campus activities
• Regular, consistent attendance
• Currently enrolled and in good standing, in a post-secondary education and/or technical certificate program in a field related to the work done in the department.
• Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Training or coursework in environmental science, occupational safety, or related field
• Must be able to frequently stoop/bend.
• Must be able to regularly use hands and arms.
• Must be able to regularly stand and walk.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
• Specific hearing abilities required for this job include the ability to hear equipment alarms and the ability to hear instructions from others.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience preferred
• Embodies corporate mission and team values – customer-first, team-oriented, positive attitude, problem solver, and personal passion

Responsibilities

• Partner with the safety and environmental team in reviewing policies and procedures for compliance with all local, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations.
• Create and distribute communications that foster a culture of safety.
• Observe locations and document any potential safety or environmental concerns.
• Participate and facilitate safety related trainings
• Work closely with manufacturing team to ensure compliance for all safety and environmental programs
• Communicate positively with supervisors, coworkers, and internal/external customers

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern