EHS Intern at First Quality

First Quality Retail Services, LLC in Lewistown, PA is seeking talented, team-oriented, college students for its 2027 Internship Programs. We have one goal: providing you with real life, hands-on experience! These positions are full-time, paid positions where you will work on real projects with real results!

Purpose and role of job:

Provide technical skills in the operation and support of the environmental health and safety program to maintain an accident-free work environment and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with FQ local, State and Federal OSHA rules and regulations
Aspires to achieve a zero injury culture through visible support of the injury prevention and safety program
Ensure required safety training is complete for all team members and training records are maintained.
Participate in the new hire safety orientation process
Assist organization in controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe activities
Conduct regular walk through safety inspections to identify hazards, document findings, recommend corrective actions and follow through to ensure corrections have been made
Assist in establishing policies for preventive actions through studying incidents and potential risks in general work environments
Ensure incident investigation, mitigation and reporting process is followed
Build and maintain positive working relationships with all team members, vendors and customers
Facilitate communication of company safety policies, procedures and standards with all visitors, including contractors and vendors
Complete administrative responsibilities and documentation, including training records, accident/incident reporting, OSHA log updates, employee files and workers compensation claim filing
Assist in overall workers compensation administration and coordination of the Return-to-Work program for injured team members
Perform other duties as assigned

Education and experience requirements:

Bachelor’s degree (or demonstrated progress toward a degree) in related field of study
Minimum 3.0 GPA
0-3 years of experience, including academic projects
Highly motivated, strong team player, with good ability to multi-task and re-prioritize as necessary
Strong problem solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills
Standard knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office programs.
Excellent verbal and written skills
Authorization to work in the U.S.

Work Environment:

In wet, hot and cold environments inside and outside of the facility
In ear, eye and foot protection areas
Under pressure of deadlines and manage moderate levels of stress

Physical Requirements:

Lift up to 25 pounds
Walk long distances
Climb steps
Bend, stoop, stretch
Stand for long periods of time
Type and read small print on screen and blueprints/schematics
Ability to travel as needed to other sites via commercial airline or vehicle

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.