Intern - Safety

The Shade Store•Pompano Beach, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Intern will support the development and continuous improvement of workplace safety programs, helping promote a proactive, data-driven safety culture across the organization. Working closely with the Safety Director and manufacturing leadership, the intern will contribute to safety data analysis, training initiatives, hazard identification, and risk reduction efforts to support compliance with OSHA standards and company policies. Based in the manufacturing workroom, this role offers hands-on experience identifying workplace hazards, supporting safety inspections and incident investigations, and engaging with frontline teams to reinforce safe work practices. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and comfortable collaborating with employees and leaders across departments to support a safer work environment.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field.
Basic understanding of OSHA standards and manufacturing safety practices.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments, engage employees at all levels, and present information effectively.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to identify trends and support data-driven improvements.
Ability to demonstrate initiative, promote accountability, and contribute to a positive safety culture.
Flexibility to work varied schedules as needed.
Ability to stand, walk, and conduct facility inspections for extended periods, and lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and tracking corrective actions through completion.
Help review and maintain Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and risk assessments to support consistency and alignment with operational changes.
Participate in facility walkthroughs and scheduled safety inspections, documenting findings and communicating observations to department supervisors and managers.
Assist with planning and coordinating company-wide safety drills, including fire and emergency evacuation exercises.
Help prepare and review safety communications, including briefings, awareness campaigns, and toolbox talks.
Support safety training for new hires and existing employees in coordination with the Safety Director and Safety Leads.
Help maintain the safety training matrix and monitor completion records, working with Safety Leads and production managers to identify outstanding training requirements.
Participate in Gemba Walks and weekly stand-up meetings with the Safety Lead to discuss safety initiatives, share observations, and gather feedback.
Participate in the Site Health and Safety Committee and contribute to discussions on workplace safety improvements.
Research regulatory updates, industry best practices, and emerging safety technologies to support recommendations for program improvements.
Demonstrate professionalism through respectful communication, collaboration, and a proactive approach to workplace safety.
Contribute to a positive safety culture by following established safety practices and encouraging safe behaviors.
Perform other duties as assigned.