Occupational Safety and Health Intern in Corydon, Indiana at Lucas Oil Products Inc

Job Purpose: The Occupational Safety and Health Intern will support the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) team in promoting a safe and compliant work environment within a manufacturing setting. This internship provides hands-on experience in workplace safety, regulatory compliance, hazard identification, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Duties:

• Assist with daily safety operations and EHS initiatives across the manufacturing facility
• Conduct safety inspections, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and risk assessments under supervision
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking
• Help maintain safety documentation, training records, and OSHA-required logs
• Participate in safety training sessions, toolbox talks, and employee engagement activities
• Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and safety program updates
• Collect and analyze safety data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Support environmental and industrial hygiene initiatives as needed
• Perform other EHS-related duties as assigned

Learning Opportunities

• OSHA compliance and manufacturing safety standards
• Hazard recognition and risk mitigation techniques
• Incident investigation and reporting processes
• Safety program development and continuous improvement
• Real-world application of occupational safety principles

Skills/Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong interest in workplace safety and manufacturing environments
• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels
• Willingness to learn and take initiative
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk the production floor and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Occasional lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods