We are looking for a Environmental Health and Safety Intern (May - August 2026) at our Taylorville, IL Facility.  The hourly rate of pay range for this role is $20.00-$30.00 an hour.

Position description

This position will support and coordinate activities related to Health, Safety and Environmental compliance issues.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all safety policies, OSHA regulations, ISO1400, QS9000 standards and policies.
• Participate in quarterly Safety/Quality meetings and safety training sessions.
• Provide monitoring to identify best practices in the facility to reduce exposure to dangerous conditions. 
• Drafts reports, highlighting dangerous procedures, machinery, and other risks for management review.
• Assist in the review of safety procedures, training programs and other policy reviews.
• Active in Near Miss reporting, behavior-based safety, safety audits, and other leading indicators 
• Actively participate in the plant safety committee
• Review and develop Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) and risk assessments.
• Participate in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action 
• Support safety related culture for all workers 
• Remain up to date on hazard prevention and safety best practices, equipment, and developments. 
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education, Experience and Credentials

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program focusing on EHS 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requires the ability to use multiple computer programs/systems including MS Office Suite.
• Requires ability to be consistently at work and on time on scheduled workdays.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience in a team-based environment.
• Exercise a high degree of independent judgment, self-motivation and communication skills both verbal and written. 

Physical Requirements

• Dedicated keyboard and computer screen work.
• The employee possesses the ability to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle controls, and talk or hear and use fingers to manipulate controls.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to bend, stoop, and lift items weighing ten to fifteen pounds. 
• The employee must have the ability to work in a manufacturing production setting, including the ability to use stairs and ship ladders to maneuver within the plant with occasional exposure to working near moving mechanical parts.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to: steel toe foot ware, eye protection, bump cap, ear plugs, ect.

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.  

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Join our journey to create a more sustainable world with products and solutions that Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions.
We are deeply committed to building and maintaining safe and inclusive environment and culture, where everyone feels valued and respected. At Ahlstrom, we all have equal opportunities to belong and reach our full potential. 
Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6,800 people. Read more at www.ahlstrom.com