EHS Safety Intern: Hands-On, On-Site in Manufacturing

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on experience

Career development

Job summary

Donaldson Company invites students to join its Nicholasville, KY manufacturing site for a Safety Intern internship focused on environment, health and safety. The internship provides hands-on experience through real‑world projects, mentorship, and development opportunities within a collaborative industry environment.

You will work closely with the EHS Manager and shop floor teams on safety inspections, incident prevention, training, recordkeeping, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Currently enrolled undergraduate sophomore/2nd year (rising junior).
• Basic knowledge of workplace safety principles and OSHA regulations preferred.
• Willingness to spend time on the manufacturing floor and learn about industrial processes.
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude and a genuine interest in employee safety.
• Minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 cumulative GPA.

Responsibilities

• Participate in routine safety inspections and safety walks.
• Document inspection findings and assist with tracking corrective actions.
• Assist with safety training and incident investigations.
• Maintain organized EHS records and related documentation.
• Assist with PPE, emergency equipment, and spill‑response audits.
• Support hazard communication and lockout/tagout programs.
• Analyze safety data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Attend safety committee meetings and assist with documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Positive attitude

GPA 3.0+

Education

Pursuing degree in safety/related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Donaldson Company invites students to join its Nicholasville, KY manufacturing site for a Safety Intern internship focused on environment, health and safety. The internship provides hands-on experience through real‑world projects, mentorship, and development opportunities within a collaborative industry environment.

You will work closely with the EHS Manager and shop floor teams on safety inspections, incident prevention, training, recordkeeping, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing