Intern - Safety

Compensation $20.00/hour

Job Type Temporary

Industry Manufacturing and production

• Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field
• Basic understanding of OSHA standards and manufacturing safety practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to identify trends and support data-driven improvements

Title: Safety Intern

Compensation: $20.00/hour

Schedule: Temporary internship (approximately 3 months); up to 29 hours per week, Monday through Friday during regular business hours

At The Shade Store, we have handcrafted the finest Shades, Blinds and Drapery for over 75 years. We believe designing beautiful custom window treatments should be an effortless experience, so we offer outstanding services to help our customers every step of the way, from inspiration to installation. We are always looking for friendly, passionate individuals to join our team and deliver the finest custom window treatment experience.

Our team is expanding, and there has never been a more exciting time to be a part of it.

The Safety Intern will support the development and continuous improvement of workplace safety programs, helping promote a proactive, data-driven safety culture across the organization. Working closely with the Safety Director and manufacturing leadership, this role will contribute to safety data analysis, training initiatives, hazard identification, and risk reduction efforts to support compliance with OSHA standards and company policies.

Based in the manufacturing workroom, this position offers hands-on experience in identifying workplace hazards, supporting safety inspections and incident investigations, and engaging with frontline teams to reinforce safe work practices. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and comfortable collaborating with employees and leaders across departments to support a safer work environment.

• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and tracking corrective actions through completion.
• Help review and maintain Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and risk assessments to support consistency and alignment with operational changes.
• Participate in facility walkthroughs and scheduled safety inspections, documenting findings and communicating observations to department supervisors and managers.
• Assist with planning and coordinating company-wide safety drills, including fire and emergency evacuation exercises.
• Help prepare and review safety communications, including briefings, awareness campaigns, and toolbox talks.
• Support safety training for new hires and existing employees in coordination with the Safety Director and Safety Leads.
• Help maintain the safety training matrix and monitor completion records, working with Safety Leads and production managers to identify outstanding training requirements.
• Participate in Gemba Walks and weekly stand-up meetings with the Safety Lead to discuss safety initiatives, share observations, and gather feedback.
• Participate in the Site Health and Safety Committee and contribute to discussions on workplace safety improvements.
• Research regulatory updates, industry best practices, and emerging safety technologies to support recommendations for program improvements.
• Demonstrate professionalism through respectful communication, collaboration, and a proactive approach to workplace safety.
• Contribute to a positive safety culture by following established safety practices and encouraging safe behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or…