Job Description
Safety Intern
Job Summary:
The Safety Intern will assist in supporting and maintaining workplace safety programs to ensure a safe and compliant work environment at Gainey's. This position provides hands-on experience in occupational health and safety practices while working closely with the safety team and operations.
Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures.
- Support compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations, including OSHA standards.
- Help maintain OSHA logs, safety records, and documentation.
- Participate in safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
- Assist in reviewing accident and incident reports and compiling data.
- Support the safety team in identifying opportunities to reduce workplace injuries and hazards.
- Help coordinate and track employee safety training and certifications.
- Participate in safety meetings and assist with safety committee activities.
- Assist in preparing safety training materials and presentations.
- Perform general administrative tasks related to safety programs.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Currently enrolled in a college or university program related to Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Industrial Safety, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Strong interest in workplace safety and compliance.
- Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations is preferred but not required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work in both office and field environments, including active job sites.
- May occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, or climb.
EEO Statement:
Gainey's is an equal-opportunity employer. Gainey's does not tolerate discriminating based on race, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. Equal opportunities are extended to all terms and conditions and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities participating in all company-sponsored activities and employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and terminating employment.
Must be able to complete a 7-year background check. We also conduct pre-employment drug testing. Any job offer will be based on the results of background and drug testing.