Safety Intern (Manufacturing)- Jasper, IN

Kimball International; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimball International in Jasper, IN is seeking a Safety Intern to support the EHS team at our 11th Ave manufacturing facility. You will help with inspections, audits, risk assessments, training materials, KPI reporting, and safety communications across operations.

Local students enrolled in related programs will gain hands-on experience while collaborating with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a related degree program.
• Onsite manufacturing facility experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn OSHA compliance basics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safety inspections, audits, hazard identification, and risk assessments.
• Track corrective and preventive actions and maintain safety records, procedures, and training documentation.
• Support OSHA and company compliance, PPE programs, and regulatory reporting.
• Help prepare and deliver safety orientations, training materials, communications, and awareness activities.
• Participate in safety committees, incident investigations, and root cause analysis.
• Collect and analyze safety data, prepare KPI reports, and identify recurring risks and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering on safety improvement projects.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Safety inspections

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

KPI reporting

Trend analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Training materials

Cross-functional teamwork

Initiative

Attention to detail

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Occupational Safety & Health

EHS

Industrial Technology

Engineering

Manufacturing Technology

Industrial Hygiene

Job description

Safety Intern (Manufacturing)- Jasper, IN

#26-355

Jasper, Indiana, United States

Requisition Number

26-355

Brand

Kimball International

Brand Information

If you prefer a career that offers different opportunities daily while working with a variety of people, Kimball International would like to talk to you. We are a family-friendly company that values the differences that make each associate unique.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will work from our Jasper, IN 11th Ave. manufacturing facility.

Role Description:
Provide hands-on support to the EHS team to strengthen safety compliance, reduce workplace risk, engage employees, and improve safety performance across manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safety inspections, audits, hazard identification, and risk assessments.
• Trackcorrective and preventive actions and maintain safety records, procedures, and training documentation.
• SupportOSHA and company compliance, PPE programs, and regulatory reporting.
• Helpprepare and deliver safety orientations, training materials, communications, and awareness activities.
• Participatein safety committees, incident investigations, and root cause analysis.
• Collectand analyze safety data, prepare KPI reports, and identify recurring risks and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering on safety improvement projects.

Skills to Perform This Role

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Safety inspections and audits
• Hazard identification and risk assessment
• KPI reporting and trend analysis

Communication Skills:

• Clear verbal and written communication
• Prepares training materials, reports, presentations, and safety communications
• Works effectively with employees and cross-functional teams

Leadership Skills:

• Demonstrates initiative, attention to detail, organization, collaboration, problem-solving, and a willingness to learn while promoting a positive, proactive safety culture.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in Occupational Safety & Health, EHS, Industrial Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Hygiene, or a related degree program.
• Able to work in a manufacturing facility, wear required PPE, walk production areas, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Location and Work Requirements:

• Must be local to Jasper, IN
• Required to work onsite at the Jasper, IN 11th Ave. manufacturing location

EEO Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

VISA Sponsorship

Kimball International, Inc. will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment/work visa status (e.g.. H-1B)

Posting Location

10 GO 11th Avenue-00306