Safety Intern: Policy Review, Training & Risk Improvement

Daimler Truck; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing and transportation stipend

Professional development and events

Employee resource groups

Event tickets and social events

Job summary

DTNA’s safety internship offers hands-on learning across NC/SC manufacturing sites, supporting the safety team with policy reviews and risk assessments. You’ll learn how the safety culture is built and reinforced through real-world applications.

Expect exposure to training design, hazard analysis, and incident investigations while shadowing experienced managers. Travel between NC and SC is included; strong performance may lead to a full-time opportunity.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a Bachelor’s program or higher, or recent graduate within 1 year.
• Knowledge of safety & health regulations (OSHA, NFPA, ANSI).
• Ability to perform hazard assessments.
• PowerBI experience preferred.
• Innovative thinking to improve current processes.
• Strong oral skills for training.

Responsibilities

• Review safety policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Identify gaps or outdated practices and align programs with OSHA standards and industry best practices.
• Engage employees in feedback sessions to understand real-world challenges.
• Conduct site walkthroughs and JHAs to identify hazards (physical, chemical, ergonomic, psychosocial).
• Use risk matrices to prioritize hazards by severity and likelihood.
• Involve frontline workers in assessments to gather insights.
• Document findings and implement corrective actions with clear timelines.
• Review training content for relevance, accuracy, and engagement.
• Incorporate real-life scenarios, case studies, and interactive elements (quizzes, simulations).
• Ensure training is tailored to different roles and risk levels.
• Provide refresher courses and track completion via LMS.
• Shadow safety managers during inspections, audits, and incidents.
• Participate in safety huddles, meetings, and drills.
• Observe how safety managers engage with employees and address concerns.
• Foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture.

Skills

PowerBI

Hazard assessments

OSHA knowledge

Training delivery

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

LMS

Job description

DTNA’s safety internship offers hands-on learning across NC/SC manufacturing sites, supporting the safety team with policy reviews and risk assessments. You’ll learn how the safety culture is built and reinforced through real-world applications.

Expect exposure to training design, hazard analysis, and incident investigations while shadowing experienced managers. Travel between NC and SC is included; strong performance may lead to a full-time opportunity.