Safety Intern

SWM International; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Part time

Job summary

Mativ is seeking a Safety Intern to support the Environmental, Health, and Safety leadership team at the Minneapolis Plant. This co‑op position offers hands-on involvement in deploying key EHS initiatives and policies at both facility and enterprise levels.

The role emphasizes teamwork, problem solving and project management, with opportunities to learn regulatory requirements and contribute to a safety‑driven culture in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support EHS data collection, management and communication from facility to enterprise level.
• Assist in development and implementation of corporate policies, procedures, training and programs.
• Work with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.
• Develop knowledge of federal, state and local EHS regulations.
• Interact with site EHS leaders and corporate staff on various projects and initiatives.

Skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Technical skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Project management

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related

Job description

Safety Intern

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

Mativ is currently searching for an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) co‑op to join our team. This co‑op position is an excellent opportunity to learn and contribute to corporate EHS strategic initiatives, and the important factors that make them successful. We are looking for an enthusiastic and results‑driven intern to support the corporate environmental, health, and safety leadership team in deployment of key initiatives at the Mativ's Minneapolis Plant manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or contribute to defined projects focused on improved EHS data collection, management, communication, from facility to enterprise‑level
• Assist in the development and implementation of corporate policies, procedures, training and programs such as MNOSHA, CWA, RCRA, SPCC, and ESG
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship
• Develop working knowledge of federal, state and local environmental, health & safety regulations
• Interact with site EHS leaders and corporate staff on various projects and initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Prior internship or work experience in a safety related position

Competencies

• A team player with exceptional organizational and technical skills
• Proven record of demonstrating the following:
  • Problem‑solving and decision making
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Demonstrated project management skills and ability to balance multiple assignments at once
  • Desire to make a strong contribution in a continuous learning environment, while enhancing readiness for a full‑time career
• The hourly rate for this position starts at $22.00/hour.

Employment Type

Co‑Op Position

Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.