EHS Intern

Oregon, IL $16.75 - $21.01 (based on relevant experience and qualifications)

Seasonal Internship • 40 hours per week • No benefits

Etnyre International is a growing, family-owned manufacturer of road construction and maintenance equipment. We are hiring a Seasonal Environmental, Health and Safety Intern to support workplace safety initiatives, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?

This internship offers hands-on exposure to Environmental, Health, and Safety in a real-world manufacturing environment. You will play an active role in advancing our EHS program by working directly with team members, participating in safety initiatives, and supporting projects that help create a safer, healthier workplace. This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience while collaborating with leaders across the organization.

What You Will Do:

Assist with ergonomic assessments and improvement initiatives

Support industrial hygiene sampling activities

Conduct safety and environmental audits and help develop reports with corrective actions

Assist with job hazard assessments and incident investigations

Coordinate and support EHS-related projects and initiatives

Participate in the company safety committee and department safety talks

Assist with developing and delivering EHS training for employees

Help promote safe work practices in compliance with federal, state, local, and company requirements

Assist with maintaining safety records and documentation

Support general oversight of Environmental, Health, and Safety activities across the organization

Qualifications - What We Are Looking For:

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Environmental, Health and Safety or a related field

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Strong organizational and time management skills

Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills

Comfortable adapting to shifting priorities and changing environments

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Physical Requirements:

Some bending and twisting are required. Routine duties will occasionally require lifting approximately 10-20 pounds (and periodically heavier loads.)

Etnyre International is an affirmative action employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.