Safety Specialist Intern

Kokomo Grain Co.; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokomo Grain Co. is seeking an intern to learn and assist the Safety Director in planning, administering, and training employees on environmental, safety, and regulatory initiatives within an agricultural and industrial setting.

This internship provides hands-on exposure to workplace safety programs, regulatory reporting, audits, and daily safety practices, including incident investigations and recordkeeping, with a 13-week schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Safety Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety principles.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic data entry.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Learn and assist with safety training, toolbox talks, and safety meetings.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, and corrective action tracking.
• Assist with safety audits and inspections of facilities and equipment.
• Help maintain safety documentation, training records, and regulatory reports.
• Observe and support compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety policies.
• Promote safe work practices and proper PPE usage.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support safety operations.

Skills

Safety training

Incident reporting

Communication

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Pursuing degree in Safety Management / EHS

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for learning and supporting the Safety Director in planning, administering, and training employees on environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives. This internship provides hands‑on experience with workplace safety programs, regulatory reporting, audits, and daily operational safety practices in an agricultural and industrial environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Learn and assist with safety training, toolbox talks, and safety meetings.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, and corrective action tracking.
• Assist with safety audits and inspections of facilities and equipment.
• Help maintain safety documentation, training records, and regulatory reports.
• Observe and support compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety policies.
• Promote safe work practices and proper PPE usage.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support safety operations.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with general facility housekeeping and safety‑related maintenance tasks.
• Participate in ongoing safety education and training activities.
• Support daily operational safety needs as directed.

Requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Safety Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety principles.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic data entry.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Physical Demands

The intern must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. The role may require working at heights and in varying weather conditions with appropriate safety equipment.

Internship Details

• Temporary / Internship position
• 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule (13-week program)
• No supervisory responsibilities

Confidentiality

Interns must maintain the confidentiality of the company and employee information at all times.