Health and Safety Intern

Description:

PCA is looking for Health and Safety Interns for the 2026 summer to assist the local health and safety management team at one of 8 paper mills located throughout the country. This is a paid position based on year of school. If necessary, relocation costs will be paid. This position will report directly to the location Safety Manager and indirectly to the Corporate Health and Safety Manager.

• Develop & implement training and evaluation programs for incident prevention.
• Work with all levels of employees to mitigate risk.
• Make recommendations for compliance with regulations pertaining to occupational & environmental safety, health, and fire prevention.
• Work with employees to implement accident prevention measures.
• Conduct contractor “work in progress audits” and PCA site audits.

• Completion of sophomore year of college.
• Must be pursuing a 4‑year degree in Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

• Knowledge of OSHA standards, workers compensation laws, and industrial hygiene practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak effectively and use audio/visual aids.
• Capable of preparing and presenting training sessions to all levels of employees on topics related to occupational safety and health.
• Be able to use and calibrate safety-related instrumentation such as sound level meters, noise dosimeters, heat stress monitors, etc.
• Recognize hazardous conditions and unsafe acts and their cause and make appropriate corrective measures.

Positions available in the following locations:

• Coune, TN
• DeRidder, LA
• Filer City, MI
• Wallula, WA
• Jackson, AL
• International Falls, MN
• Tomahawk, WI
• Valdosta, GA