HSE​/Safety Intern

HSE/Safety Internship

Location:

Kankakee, IL
Type:
Fall 2026 - Spring 2027
Department:
Plant Operations

Must be local to Illinois State

• Competitive pay starting Rate: $24.00 -$25.00 per hour
• Option for Part-Time or Full-Time during the school year
• Be part of a long standing and stable industry leader

• Work with Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Specialist and plant team leaders (Supervisors, Engineers, Millwrights, etc.), to help drive progress with our Life Critical Program (LCP)
• Assist the HSE Specialist with a complete review of all current needs for our LCP and ensure the departments effected have the tools they need to be successful in the completion of their part
• Work with each department members to take pictures, write Safety Work Instructions (SWIs) and complete relevant data entry for the safety concerns.
• Collect and analyze data from the floor to be brought back and communicated and/or documented.
• Review, develop, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Assist and lead the cultural transformation regarding Health, Safety and Environment to help lead plant to achieve Zero accidents and Incidents.
• Provide vision and support for 5S implementation; facilitate improvement efforts.

• Junior or Senior specializing in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health and Sustainability, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Proficient in MS Excel (advanced functionality), MS Word, MS Power Point.
• Critical thinking skills, and high degree of organization are a must
• Health, safety and/or environmental experience is a plus
• Analytical skills, initiating ideas, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• No travel requirements

We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.