Safety Intern - Summer 2027, De Pere, WI

Ahlstrom-5; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahlstrom's De Pere, Wisconsin plant is seeking a Safety Intern for Summer 2027. This hands-on internship supports the Health, Safety and Environmental team with real-world safety practices in a manufacturing setting, including hazard identification, audits, and employee engagement.

The role offers exposure to safety processes, inspections, investigations, and documentation, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement projects within a global materials company.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Enrolled in an Occupational Health, Safety or related degree program.
• Willing to relocate to De Pere, WI for Summer 2027 (June–August).
• Strong technical aptitude and proven problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Follow Ahlstrom's manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies to meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements for each grade of paper.
• Assist with safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Support incident investigations and help identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Help maintain and update safety documentation.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects.
• Assist in the development of safety communications.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Technical aptitude

Education

Occupational Health/Safety degree program

Job description

We are seeking a Safety Intern at our De Pere, Wisconsin plant for Summer 2027. This position supports the Health, Safety and Environmental team in promoting a culture of safety throughout the facility. This hands-on internship offers exposure to real-world safety practices in a manufacturing setting, including hazard identification, compliance audits, and employee engagement initiatives.

Pay Rate

• $27.00 per hour

Requirements

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Enrolled in an Occupational Health, Safety or related degree program
• Living in or willing to relocate to the De Pere, Wisconsin area from June - August 2027
• Strong technical aptitude and proven problem-solving abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Must follow Ahlstrom's manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable, to the position's areas of responsibility, in order to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper
• Assist with safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Support incident investigations and help identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Help maintain and update safety documentation.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects.
• Assist in the development of safety communications.

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Join our journey to create a more sustainable world with products and solutions that Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions.
We are deeply committed to building and maintaining safe and inclusive environment and culture, where everyone feels valued and respected. At Ahlstrom, we all have equal opportunities to belong and reach our full potential.
Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6,800 people. Read more at www.ahlstrom.com