Occupational Safety Intern - Cleveland Manufacturing

Oatey Company; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Oatey is offering a 12-week Environmental, Health, Safety & Security Summer Intern program for 2027 at our Cleveland, OH location. You will join a diverse team, work on meaningful EHSS projects, and receive mentorship, coaching, and leadership exposure throughout the internship.

The program emphasizes development, teamwork, and hands-on experience in safety, compliance, and environmental initiatives, with potential for future opportunities post-graduation.

Qualifications

• 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 is expected.
• Ability to work independently and with a cross functional team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet 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.

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

Cross-functional teamwork

Independent work

Prioritization

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Enrollment in EHS bachelor’s degree

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

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.

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