EHS, Safety Intern - Summer 2025 (Office)

Hawkins Inc.

2381 Rosegate (Show on map)
Dec 21, 2024
Description About Hawkins Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938. Learn more about us at https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/ ABOUT THE JOB The Safety Intern is responsible for various projects assigned by members of the Health, Safety, Environmental team. The Intern will have the opportunity to support various functions within HSE with a focus on industrial safety. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Possible duties will include the following: Assist with program creation and implementation Incident investigation Chemical and workplace safety OSHA research Complete audits and required follow-up REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE: Previous experience not necessary Completed second year of college towards B.S. Degree with a focus in Environmental or Safety Excellent communication and time management skills Excellent follow-up and organizational skills Ability to work well both autonomously and as part of a collaborative group Ability to source information from internal and external sources Proficient at using Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work in manufacturing areas where conditions may include odors, varying temperatures, wet floors, and moderate levels of noise Wear personal protective equipment such as a respirator and chemical resistant suit Ascend and descend stairs Sit, stand, bend, reach, walk for extended periods of time in an office or manufacturing setting Ref. 2025-183 All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)