Environmental Health & Safety Internship - Paid - Part-Time

Description

American Plastics, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative plastic-injection molded products for the household & garage storage and commercial cleaning end-markets. We are seeking a motivated Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Intern to join our team Findlay, Ohio Team. 

This internship offers hands-on experience in workplace safety, environmental compliance, and health initiatives. You will support EHS programs, conduct audits, and assist in developing safety procedures while gaining valuable industry knowledge.  This is a part-time internship (we will work around school schedules) and will report to the EHS Manager, Findlay, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting workplace safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments.

• Support compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.

• Help develop and implement EHS policies and training materials.

• Participate in incident investigations and recommend corrective actions.

• Collect and analyze EHS data to identify trends and improvement areas.

• Assist in waste management, air quality monitoring, and sustainability initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a safety culture.

• Support emergency preparedness and response activities.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation for compliance and reporting.

Benefits & Learning Opportunities:

• Gain practical experience in environmental and workplace safety regulations.

• Develop problem-solving and leadership skills in a corporate or industrial setting.

• Network with professionals in the EHS field.

• Potential opportunity for full-time employment upon graduation.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards (preferred).

• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks.

Essential Job Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age.

• Eligible to work in the United States of America

• Pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen & Authorize Background Check

If you are interested in joining the?American Plastics?team and want to work in a fast-paced, progressive environment, we want to hear from you. ?We offer a competitive salary, including 401k.