Intern - Safety, Health and Environmental - Bristol, PA

Dunmore; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunmore International Corp. is seeking a Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Intern to support safety programs in a roll-to-roll plastic film manufacturing environment.

You will participate in safety observations, data analysis, training support, and continuous improvement projects, collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to maintain a safe, compliant workplace. This internship provides hands-on exposure to hazard identification, environmental compliance, and emergency

Qualifications

• Requires enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is expected.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safety inspections, audits, and gemba walks to identify hazards and improvement opportunities.
• Aid in industrial hygiene monitoring activities such as noise or air sampling.
• Participate in incident reviews and corrective action tracking.
• Collect and analyze safety data to support proactive risk-management initiatives.
• Support development and maintenance of safety training materials and resources.
• Assist with environmental compliance reporting (waste, emissions, recycling).
• Support SHE continuous improvement projects and communicate findings to teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Field observations

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Job Description

About Dunmore International Corp:

Acquired by Steel Partners in February 2018 as part of the Diversified Industrial Segment, Dunmore manufactures innovative technical films for Aerospace, Automotive, Commercial Graphics, Packaging applications. Dunmore has deep expertise in novel coatings, films and multi-layer laminates based on 14,000 unique chemistries and constructions, and significant experience in handling foils, plastics and fabrics. As a trusted Industry partner for over 50 years, Dunmore collaborates with customers in high growth markets to design, develop and manufacture a range of highly engineered value-added product solutions. Dunmore clients include several Fortune 500 companies across 25+ countries and is a Gold Level Supplier to one of the world's largest aircraft manufacturers. Dunmore's mission is to delight its customers through technical innovation, high levels of service and open collaboration to solve difficult application problems.

Summary

The SHE Intern supports Dunmore's Safety, Health, and Environmental programs through safety observations, data analysis, compliance activities, training support, and continuous improvement projects. This position provides hands-on experience in a roll-to-roll plastic film manufacturing environment, with exposure to hazard identification, proactive risk management, environmental compliance, safety systems, and corrective action processes. The intern will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other teams to support a safe, compliant, and continuously improving workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with safety inspections, audits, Gemba walks, and other proactive risk-identification activities to identify hazards and opportunities for improvement.


• Aid in industrial hygiene monitoring activities such as noise or air sampling.


• Participate in incident and near-miss reviews, contributing to root cause analysis, corrective action tracking, and identification of recurring trends.


• Collect, organize, and analyze safety data, including near-miss, hazard, incident, and corrective-action information, to support proactive risk-management initiatives.


• Support implementation, data organization, documentation, and user adoption activities related to EHS systems and technology.


• Support emergency preparedness programs, including evacuation drills and first aid training coordination.


• Assist with development of safety training materials and employee resources.


• Provide general support for environmental compliance reporting, including waste, emissions, and recycling data.


• Collect and organize environmental and sustainability data related to air emissions, energy use, waste generation, and recycling programs.


• Support SHE continuous improvement projects and communicate findings or recommendations to appropriate team members.


• Other Duties as needed or required.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Strong organizational and communication skills.


• Ability to conduct field observations and interact with employees at all levels.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)


• Analytical and detail-oriented with an interest in problem-solving and continuous improvement.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

Physical Demands - OFFICE / TRAVEL

• Standing/Sitting: 70% sitting, 30% standing or walking for inspections and audits


• Walking/Bending/Stooping: 30% for inspections and audits


• Lifting Requirements: Up to 25 pounds occasionally


• Travel by air, rail, auto (% of time): Minimal travel (less than 10%) between Dunmore facilities.


• Work in manufacturing area, QA lab and office areas


• Exposures - Odors, Fumes, Noise, Chemicals, Temperature, Vision strain, Moving parts.

Dunmore International Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Dunmore makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, business needs at the time.

Salary Range

18.00