Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability Internship (Southeastern, Wisconsin)
INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the bookends of our success. Our employees work with a passion to never settle and always improve, enabling us to push the status quo and change the lives of our users.
This internship is with the Corporate Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability team at our new headquarters in downtown Milwaukee, WI. This EHS internship will give you an opportunity to support safety and environmental initiatives at a corporate level and while gaining hands-on experience in our test labs, manufacturing, and distribution centers.
Behind our doors you’ll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you’ll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.
You’ll execute EXTREME OWNERSHIP through these duties and responsibilities:
- Build the structure to maintain our safety data sheet (SDS) inventory and online system
- Develop checklists and tools to support behavior-based safety programs
- Develop and deliver OSHA and other safety training
- Conduct ergonomic assessments
- Participate in site EHS audits
- Assist in developing safety and environmental policies and procedures
- Assist with corporate safety initiatives related to lockout/tagout, fall protection, machine guarding, regulated waste, new hire orientation and injury prevention
- Create or update emergency response procedures in our labs and office locations
- Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures for equipment and processes
The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:
- Pursuing a bachelor’s/master’s degree in Occupational Safety, Fire Protection, or Safety/Environmental Management.
- Strong excellent verbal and written communication
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent time management and interpersonal skills
- Computer knowledge and skills
Our Perks and Benefits:
- 11-Week Paid Internship
- Summer Housing Support
- Generous 401 (K) savings plan
- Associate Discount
- On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and boutique coffee service
