Safety Intern Summer 2027

Packaging Corporation of America•Counce, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a summer intern starting May 2027 with the understanding that you sign up through the co-op program at your university. The purpose of this position is to develop and implement programs for accident prevention: conduct site safety audits; make recommendations for compliance with regulations pertaining to occupational and environmental safety, health and fire prevention; and work with employees to implement accident prevention measures.

Requirements

Must have completed 2 years of course work with a 3.0 GPA towards a BA/BS degree majoring in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field with a 3.0 minimum GPA.
Must be a permanent U.S. resident.

Nice To Haves

Students that sign up for interviews through University during the Career Fairs and On-Campus Interview days will be given first consideration.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, anticipate and implement controls and processes for risk reduction and accident prevention.
Conduct site safety audits.
Make recommendations for compliance with regulations pertaining to occupational and environmental safety, health and fire prevention.
Work with employees to implement accident prevention measures.
Work with noise and air monitoring equipment, auditing tools and become familiar with permitting processes such as confined space and hot work activities.
Interface with the entire mill and communicate with all levels within the organization, from engineers to operators working with the equipment to gain a better understanding of work practices and analyze specific situations.
Generate presentations or presentable information for specific audiences.
Safety auditing and inspections
Special projects
Working around the PSM areas
Learn and improve safety systems in place
Noise and air monitoring
Create and present on safety topics