EHS Intern

We are seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Intern to support safety, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives within our Distribution Center and manufacturing environment. This internship provides hands‑on exposure to real‑world safety programs, data‑driven incident reduction efforts, inspections, and employee training activities. You will work closely with EHS professionals, operations, maintenance, and cross‑functional partners while gaining practical experience in occupational health and safety.

This position will be full time and located at our Jackson, TN site. The anticipated duration is late May – mid August 2026.

Key Responsibilities

Distribution Center Safety Incident Reduction

Lead a focused problem‑solving project aimed at strengthening Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) safety by:

Analyzing historical PIT incident data to identify trends and risk patterns

Performing root cause analysis (RCA) using methodologies such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, or fault tree mapping

Identifying contributing factors including behaviors, training gaps, procedures, traffic flow, employee type, and environmental conditions

Developing corrective and preventive action recommendations to reduce future incidents

Preparing and presenting findings and improvement recommendations to EHSS leadership

Safety Programs & Compliance

Review, revise, and update Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Assessments

Assist with procedure reviews for Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Confined Space programs

Support updates to PIT training materials and standard work documentation

Assist with maintaining EHSS documentation using the site’s SharePoint platform

Inspections & Monitoring

Assist with inspections of fall protection equipment, including safety harnesses

Support new equipment inspections to ensure EHSS compliance

Training & Employee Engagement

Job shadow Maintenance personnel to gain hands‑on Lockout/Tagout experience

Review and update LOTO training materials

Assist with delivering LOTO training to authorized employees

Support ergonomic evaluations through job shadowing and observational assessments

General EHS Support

Assist with a variety of safety‑related projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Provide administrative and field support to the EHSS team

Participate in job shadowing opportunities to broaden exposure to safety and operational functions

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field

College‑level Sophomore or higher at the time of internship

Basic understanding of workplace safety principles preferred

Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Strong analytical, observational, and problem‑solving skills

Ability to work in a hands‑on, field‑based operational environment

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks

Effective verbal and written communication skills

What You’ll Gain in Your Internship

Hands‑on experience supporting EHSS programs in a real manufacturing and distribution environment

Practical exposure to incident analysis, root cause methodologies, and corrective action development

Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, and ergonomic evaluations

Insight into regulatory compliance programs such as LOTO, PPE, Confined Spaces, and PIT safety

Opportunities to collaborate with EHSS professionals, operations, maintenance, and leadership teams

Professional development through project ownership, presentations, and meaningful contributions to workplace safety

This position will pay $18 – $20/hour, based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and education level.