Occupational Safety Intern

Ahlstrom-5; Kaukauna (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Ahlstrom's Thilmany Plant in Kaukauna, WI is offering an Occupational Safety Intern position for Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience on safety initiatives, compliance activities, and continuous improvement projects within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The role supports safety audits, incident investigations, and safety communications, with opportunities to contribute to risk reduction and performance improvements while developing practical skills in occupational safety and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• Rising sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student with plans to return to school after the internship.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safety inspections, audits, and workplace hazard assessments.
• Support incident investigations and help identify corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in Job Safety Analysis (JSA) reviews and risk assessments.
• Assist with maintaining compliance documentation and safety records.
• Help develop and deliver safety communications, training materials, and employee awareness campaigns.
• Support safety observations and employee engagement initiatives.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and EHS committee activities.
• Assist with tracking safety metrics and preparing reports.
• Conduct research on safety best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Support implementation of projects focused on risk reduction and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent & team work

Education

OSH-related degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Career Opportunities: Occupational Safety Intern (5813)

Requisition ID5813-Posted09/17/2026-Protective Materials-Technical Materials BU-Thilmany Plant-Kaukauna- Posting Country (1)

You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people,like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth. Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere! We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team, safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!?

Thilmany is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Occupational Safety Intern to join our Health & Safety team for the Summer of 2027. This internship offers hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment where safety is a core value. The Safety Intern will assist with safety initiatives, compliance activities, employee engagement programs, and continuous improvement projects designed to support a safe and healthy workplace.

This is an excellent opportunity for students pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field to gain practical experience and exposure to safety management systems within an industrial manufacturing setting.

Pay Rate

• $27.00 per hour
• Housing stipend available for qualified candidates relocating to the Kaukauna area for the duration of the internship or co-op assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with safety inspections, audits, and workplace hazard assessments.
• Support incident investigations and help identify corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in Job Safety Analysis (JSA) reviews and risk assessments.
• Assist with maintaining compliance documentation and safety records.
• Help develop and deliver safety communications, training materials, and employee awareness campaigns.
• Support safety observations and employee engagement initiatives.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and EHS committee activities.
• Assist with tracking safety metrics and preparing reports.
• Conduct research on safety best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Support implementation of projects focused on risk reduction and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• Rising sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student with plans to return to school following the internship.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred

• Previous internship, work, or academic experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management principles.
• Experience analyzing data and preparing presentations or reports.

Why Thilmany?

At Thilmany, interns and co-op students are treated as valued members of the team. You'll work on projects that impact mill performance, sustainability, safety, and reliability while gaining practical experience that will prepare you for a successful engineering career.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will not require current or future sponsorship for employment.

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

About Us.
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials segments, along with the Performance Materials Cluster, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 2.9 billion and we employ some 7,000 people.