Manufacturing Safety Intern

Oshkosh Corporation; Tennessee; On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation's JLG unit seeks a Safety Intern to support the Safety department by conducting program reviews, assisting with investigations, and helping develop training across manufacturing settings. You will gain exposure to multiple business segments within the organization and work in both office and production environments.

The role requires pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Occupational Health or related field, with strong communication and leadership abilities, and a GPA

Qualifications

• Ability to learn new programs quickly while working in a fast-paced work environment.
• Outstanding communication, organizational, and leadership skills are essential.
• Familiar with manufacturing and safety principles is a plus.
• Ability to work independently when necessary.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

• Conduct written program/procedure reviews and develop training curriculums based on these programs.
• Assist with accident investigations and follow-up with required corrective action.
• Develop and/or update safety and health training programs for various business units.
• Provide daily support to the safety department on a variety of safety projects.
• Assist and conduct internal compliance and injury reduction assessments to include follow through.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and provide recommendations on potential improvements.
• Quantify and present safety & health statistics to the management team.
• Support and manage the Safety Management System (SMS)
• All other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Independent work

GPA 3.0+

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety and Occupational Health or related field

Job description

About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

The Safety Intern will provide support to the JLG Safety department by working on a variety of safety related projects while gaining exposure to a variety of functional areas and business segments within the organization.

YOUR IMPACT

• Conduct written program/procedure reviews and develop training curriculums based on these programs.
• Assist with accident investigations and follow-up with required corrective action.
• Develop and/or update safety and health training programs for various business units.
• Provide daily support to the safety department on a variety of safety projects.
• Assist and conduct internal compliance and injury reduction assessments to include follow through.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and provide recommendations on potential improvements.
• Quantify and present safety & health statistics to the management team.
• Support and manage the Safety Management System (SMS)
• All other duties and projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Occupational Health or related field.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to learn new programs quickly while working in a fast-paced work environment.
• Outstanding communication, organizational, and leadership skills are essential.
• Familiar with manufacturing and safety principles is a plus.
• Ability to work independently when necessary.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

WORKING CONDITION

The following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances.

• This role combines office-based administrative duties with physical activity in production environments.
• In the office setting, tasks may require extended computer use, sitting, and attending meetings.
• Field or floor work may involve walking across various terrains or shop floors, standing, moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), climbing stairs, and exposure to varying temperatures or noise levels.
• Must be able to shift focus between detailed cognitive work and occasional physical tasks as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to support performance across both office and field responsibilities.

Pay Range:

$18.00 - $37.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer.Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation’s legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. Persons,” as defined in these regulations. Generally, a “U.S. Person” is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.