At A-dec, we do more than create the highest quality products and services for the dental industry; we strive to deliver a superior employment experience for each of our team members. With an environment that encourages and assists each person in developing to their highest potential, a career at A-dec is incredibly rewarding.
Overview
This Environmental Health & Safety Intern will provide assistance with key projects and will gain experience in supporting the management of EH&S programs in a medical device manufacturing environment.
Interns will have direct support from an assigned mentor, who is an expert in the subjects and/or programs they are assigned to support. Interns will be learning and performing environmental health and safety management practices while partnering with production leaders and teams and encouraging engagement in priority safety initiatives. Additional tasks may include assisting in safety onboarding and safety meetings as well as performing job hazard analysis and hazard inspections to identify, document and recommend mitigation of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
This internship matches you with a mentor to coach and support you through assigned projects. Interns will work on projects which require them to take on a broad range of administrative duties which include but are not limited to:
- Provides administrative support for departmental projects and processes typically following established guidelines. Also administers projects and processes specific to the department.
- Serves as a liaison with other departments while utilizing good judgment and discretion when dealing with sensitive or confidential information.
- Collects, compiles, organizes, and analyzes information for reports, presentations, invoices, etc., and prepares communications and reports accordingly.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Proficiency with Microsoft suite and other common business applications (i.e. order entry databases).
- Must exercise good written and verbal communication skills, utilizing effective communication methods. Must also have the ability to follow written and verbal instructions and troubleshoot problems when necessary.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and maintain confidentiality of information and material.
Education Experience:
- Two or more years of related administrative experience or the equivalent combination of experience and education.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise maneuver up to 35 pounds with or without assistance on a routine basis. Must have manual hand dexterity to grasp, operate tools and equipment repetitively. Able to walk, stand, sit, bend, reach, and occasionally kneel, climb steps, and twist throughout an entire shift. Some areas may be exposed to chemicals, noise, vibration and /or dust, and require the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); such as, but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, foot protection, etc.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not to be construed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. A-dec reserves the right to assign job duties and days and hours of work based on factors such as workload requirements, staffing levels, and customer demands.
At A-dec, we value our people and show it by prioritizing an inclusive culture, total well-being, and opportunities for learning and career advancement.
A background check and screen for the illegal use of drugs is required.
A-dec is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, A-dec will not discriminate against applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor”
A-dec is interested in qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States for US-based positions. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.
