Occupational Safety Intern - Cleveland Manufacturing

Oatey; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and Development

Peer Mentoring

Challenging Team Projects

Community Involvement

Job summary

Oatey, headquartered in Cleveland, OH, invites you to join the 2027 Summer Internship Program as an Environmental, Health, Safety & Security Intern. This 12-week experience offers meaningful projects, mentorship, and networking, with exposure to leadership and real business impact.

You will work on EHSS initiatives, perform inspections, analyze data, and help develop safety content across our organization. This paid internship is designed for students pursuing EHS management or related fields

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program for EHS Management, Occupational health and safety, or related field.
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication across all levels within the organization.
• Desire to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review EHSS performance and analyze data for trends
• Perform inspections/audits to maintain compliance
• Review and update EHSS policies and standard operating procedures
• Assist in promoting safety awareness to all associates
• Conduct Job Safety Analyses in Assembly, Chemical and Plastics areas
• Develop EHSS education content to be used across the organization
• Other projects as assigned

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS related field

Job description

4700 West 160th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44135 United States of America

Why Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, Oatey Canada, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

At Oatey, we’re doing big things — and by joining us, you’ll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world.Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?

Oatey Co. is a privately held global corporation that manufactures and distributes products for plumbing professionals and consumers. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio and has manufacturing and distribution facilities located in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China. Oatey products can be found in residential and commercial applications and have achieved excellent brand name recognition with plumbing professionals and consumers. The company continually strives to offer innovative solutions to any plumbing application, and products are backed with the highest quality technical and customer support programs in the industry.

2027 Oatey Summer Internship Program – The Oatey Intern Experience

Interested in an internship with challenging projects, high visibility, professional networking, development, and fun?

Oatey is currently seeking college students for the summer of 2027 to join our award-winning program: The Oatey Intern Experience. Oatey offers a 12-week summer internship that will expose you to meaningful work and exceed your expectations. You will be a part of a diverse, collaborative team environment yet experience your own personal and individual growth. Our interns deliver excellence through high engagement and performance, which is why we often hire them post-graduation*.

* Based on outstanding performance and organizational needs

What we're looking for…

The Oatey Intern Experience supports our growing organization by attracting talented students to develop them into future leaders. It is unique with one-on-one mentorship, developmental feedback and coaching, lunch series, engaging networking events and weekly forums. You will work closely with experts to develop your skills and gain valuable insight in your chosen career field. Additionally, you will have exposure to all leadership levels of Oatey. Lastly, you will have a great time networking with other interns and forge lasting relationships.

Oatey offers a vigorous program that includes:

• Learning and Development
• Peer Mentoring
• Challenging Team Projects
• Community Involvement

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security Intern Summary

Oatey is seeking an Environmental, Health, Safety & Security Summer Intern to lead various EHSS projects of significance within the organization. The EHSS Intern will have the opportunity to partner with EHSS professionals within the corporate and field locations in promoting awareness of safety issues/concerns, reducing risk of occupational injuries, protecting our environment, and systems management.

Expectations & Accountabilities…

• Review EHSS performance and analyze data for trends

• Perform inspections/audits to maintain compliance

• Review and update EHSS policies and standard operating procedures

• Assist in promoting safety awareness to all associates

• Conduct Job Safety Analyses in Assembly, Chemical and Plastics areas

• Develop EHSS education content to be used across the organization

• Other projects as assigned

What you'll need to be successful…

• Education and Certification: Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program for EHS Management, Occupational health and safety, Environmental studies or similar EHS related field

• Knowledge of regulatory agency requirements for OSHA and EPA

• Ability to work independently and with a cross functional team

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet or exceed deadlines

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with all levels within the organization

• Desire to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Strong capacity for critical thinking and problem solving

Compensation Range for the Position:

$20.00 USDHourly

Target Cash Profit Sharing for the Position:

N/A

Offer amount determined by experience and review of internal talent.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Oatey is committed to a safe and transparent hiring process. Please be aware of fraudulent recruiting communications.

How to recognize official Oatey communication:

• Emails will come from @oatey.com or [e-mail]

• We do not use unofficial or misspelled domains

What Oatey will never do:

• Ask for payment or fees at any stage

• Request sensitive personal or financial information early in the process

• Make a job offer without interviews

If something seems suspicious, do not engage. Instead, verify roles through our careers site and please make us aware by contacting [e-mail].

At Oatey we are committed to help our Associates grow their career.