EHS/HR Intern

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories in Worcester, MA is hiring for an EHS/HR Intern who is available to work with our team immediately!

The EHS/HR will work mainly with the Environmental, Health and Safety team on ongoing projects, while spending time supporting other functional areas such as the Human Resources Department on miscellaneous tasks. The person in this role will get hands-on experience working in a Manufacturing environment, while providing support for ongoing process improvement. This is an opportunity for an individual to get exposure and familiar with various departments and activities of Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics and Refractories, which has a worldwide presence.

The main functions of the role include:

• Maintain compliance standards by updating Safety Data Sheets (SDS), procedures and process documents as required.
• Document all safety and environmental incidents as they are sent in, following through with recording corrective actions taken.
• Timely data entry on any and all Safety Risk Assessments that are completed by the teams.
• Working with plant supervision to perform Toxic Risk Assessment based on active Chemical inventory.
• Miscellaneous forms of data entry to keep policy, procedure and data up to date.
• Assisting EHS and HR teams in event planning, setup, and breakdown.
• Providing support in regards to filing, photo-copying, recordkeeping and organizing information
• Support factory hiring by reviewing applications, scheduling and conducting phone screens.
• Working with EHS and HR to schedule appointments for Employees at Occupational Health Vendor of choice. This could include Hearing tests, Surveillance Physicals, Workers’ Comp, etc.
• Encourage and maintain employee engagement through company sponsored app., Connecteam, by creating postings.
• Organization of HR & HSE Inventory (T-shirts, Storage Closets, Filing).
• Utilizing their educational background and communication skills, students will gain the opportunity to work with all departments to resolve issues and step in to assist where needed.
• Management of Training Gaps for the facility. Maintaining database to record gaps closed, and assist in holding management accountable to closing area gaps to help create a skilled and engaged workforce.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

• Full-time student, graduate or undergraduate, in good academic standing.
• 2+ years Administrative Experience preferred.
• Competent in the technical capacity, collaboration and credibility.
• Microsoft Suite of product experience including, Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint knowledge required.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills in order to assist internal, external, and potential partners. They must be able to operate well in a team environment to sustain ongoing relationships with colleagues.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

Saint-Gobain Industrial Ceramics is a worldwide manufacturer of high temperature specialised refractory materials. Our products are manufactured for the Ceramics, Metallurgy, Foundry, Chemical, Petrochemical, Power Generation, Waste Processing and Glass Making Industries. We specialise in products ranging from refractory bricks, tiles and blocks to mortar, cements, ramming and gunnable monolithics and trowelling mixes to low mass kiln furniture systems.

At Saint-Gobain we design, manufacture and distribute materials which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. Join our innovative, passionate and entrepreneurial community to improve the world of tomorrow with us.