Safety Intern

Vermeer; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer is seeking a motivated student for an Environmental Health and Safety internship onsite in Iowa. You will support EHS initiatives through data analysis, training support, and continuous improvement projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes strong communication, attention to detail, and a desire to learn how manufacturing operations operate safely and environmentally responsibly.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related EHS field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication across functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with EHS inspections, audits, risk assessments, workplace observations, and compliance activities.
• Support incident and near-miss investigations by gathering information and documenting findings.
• Analyze EHS data and help develop reports, dashboards, and presentations for decision-making.
• Assist environmental compliance activities, including waste management, air emissions, and pollution-prevention initiatives.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects using PDCA to reduce risk and improve compliance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, HR, and other teams to implement practical EHS solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (in progress) in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHS software basics

Job description

Who We Are Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.

Work Shift 1 - First Shift

Job Summary

Are you the type of person who enjoys solving problems, learning how manufacturing operations work, and helping create a safer and more environmentally responsible workplace? In this role, you will support Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives through project work, data analysis, workplace assessments, training support, and continuous improvement activities. We’re looking for someone with strong communication and analytical skills, attention to detail, and a desire to collaborate with others to identify hazards, reduce risk, and strengthen our EHS culture.

What You’ll Do

1. Assist with EHS inspections, audits, risk assessments, workplace observations, and compliance assurance activities.
2. Support incident and near-miss investigations by gathering information, documenting findings, identifying contributing factors, and tracking corrective actions.
3. Analyze EHS data and help develop reports, EHS Scorecard metrics, dashboards, and presentations that support informed decision-making.
4. Assist with environmental compliance activities, which may include waste management, recycling, stormwater, air emissions, and pollution-prevention initiatives.
5. Participate in continuous improvement projects using Plan-Do-Check-Act principles to reduce risk, improve compliance, and strengthen EHS processes.
6. Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Human Resources, Occupational Health, and other cross-functional partners to address EHS opportunities and implement practical solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to organize information, identify trends, and maintain attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and interact professionally with team members at all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn EHS systems, analyze data, and clearly present findings and recommendations.

Travel

No travel is expected of this position.

Work Location

ONSITE: A team member’s day-to-day work is best done on a Vermeer campus. If work content can be occasionally completed at an offsite location, discuss potential arrangements with your manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at [phone] or at [e-mail].

Interested? We’d love to get to know you.