EHS Safety Intern — Onsite Manufacturing

Donaldson; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Intern to support our manufacturing operations in Nicholasville, KY. You will work with the EHS team to promote a safe workplace, perform inspections, recordkeeping, and help implement corrective actions.

You will gain hands‑on experience through real‑world projects, mentorship, and exposure to regulatory compliance within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Familiarity with workplace safety principles and OSHA basics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in routine safety inspections and departmental safety walks.
• Help identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, and opportunities for improvement.
• Document inspection findings and assist with tracking corrective actions.
• Support incident and near‑miss investigations, including gathering information.
• Assist with updating safety procedures, forms, and training materials.
• Coordinate and document employee safety training and maintain EHS records.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Independent yet collaborative

Floor/workplace safety mindset

Education

Pursuing degree in OSH/EHS/Industrial Hygiene/Environmental Science/Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

Donaldson is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Intern to support our manufacturing operations in Nicholasville, KY. You will work with the EHS team to promote a safe workplace, perform inspections, recordkeeping, and help implement corrective actions.

You will gain hands‑on experience through real‑world projects, mentorship, and exposure to regulatory compliance within a manufacturing environment.