Safety & Environmental Summer College Internship

Safety & Environmental Summer College Internship

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Join Our Team as a Safety and Environmental Intern!

Location: Gainesville and Jefferson, Georgia
Company: Kubota Manufacturing of America
Duration: 12 weeks
Hours: 40 Hours per week

About Us:
Established in 1988, Kubota Manufacturing of America (KMA) is headquartered in Gainesville, Georgia. Initially focused on manufacturing implements, KMA expanded in 2005 with a new facility in Jefferson, Georgia, which now produces all tractor implements and reassembles Kubota tractors built in Japan for the U.S. market. We are committed to enhancing our production systems and building an innovative, flexible manufacturing structure under a unique culture of joint U.S. and Japanese leadership.

Our goal is to strengthen operations at our production facilities while continuing to deliver high-quality products.

Support Kubota Manufacturing of America's Safety & Environmental team through hands‑on involvement in workplace safety, environmental compliance, training initiatives, risk assessments, incident investigations, and sustainability programs. This internship provides practical experience in occupational safety, environmental management, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

• Safety Program Administration

Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of safety policies and procedures.

Support safety initiatives designed to promote a safe and healthy work environment.

Participate in workplace inspections and safety audits to identify hazards and improvement opportunities.

Help maintain safety documentation, records, and compliance reports.

• Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification
• Conduct risk assessments and job hazard analyses under the guidance of Safety & Environmental professionals.
• Assist in identifying workplace hazards and recommending corrective actions.
• Support the tracking and follow-up of safety observations and corrective action plans.
• Participate in safety walkthroughs of manufacturing and office facilities.
• Training & Employee Engagement
• Assist with the development and delivery of safety and environmental training programs.
• Help create presentations, training materials, and communication tools to promote safety awareness.
• Support employee participation in safety campaigns and engagement activities.
• Assist with onboarding safety training and recurring compliance training programs.
• Assist in investigating workplace incidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
• Collect data and documentation related to incident investigations.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action tracking.
• Assist with regulatory reporting and documentation requirements.
• Environmental Management & Sustainability
• Support environmental compliance initiatives related to waste management, recycling, emissions, and sustainability programs.
• Assist with environmental inspections and audits.
• Help maintain environmental permits, records, and compliance documentation.
• Participate in projects focused on reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices.
• Professional Development & Team Collaboration
• Collaborate with Safety & Environmental team members on projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Research industry best practices related to workplace safety and environmental stewardship.
• Complete additional projects and assignments as needed.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies

• Safety Awareness
• Communication
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork
• Initiative
• Time Management
• Organization & Planning
• Professionalism…