Safety Intern - Year Round

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!

At Charter, we believe our culture is our strongest competitive advantage. Join our team, where you’ll take on impactful projects, gain hands-on experience, and grow both personally and professionally.

- Impactful Work & Growth: Contribute to meaningful projects that drive company goals while developing skills through mentorship, training, and networking

- Compensation Benefits: Competitive compensation, receive weekly pay, and paid holidays

- Career Advancement: Explore full-time employment opportunities across our four business divisions and corporate office, with adjusted service time if hired after graduation

- Recognition & Culture: Join a workplace that celebrates achievements, values contributions, and invests in your future

- Program Highlights: Experience our Intern Kickoff Day, Volunteer Opportunities, Professional Development Workshops, and the End of Summer Intern Showcase

Program Structure:

- Duration/Schedule: Flexible part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer months

- Location: Cleveland - Onsite

- Start Date: January 2026

What We're Looking For:

- Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Occupational Safety or a related field with current status of at least a Sophomore level. Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher

- Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

- Ability to succeed in a team environment

- Ability to handle multiple tasks

Preferred Experience:

- Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Occupational Safety with multiple courses completed toward major or a related field with current status of at least a Junior level

- Training skills

- Basic knowledge of OSHA Standards

- Experience working in a manufacturing environment

- Emphasis in Environmental Program

What You'll Focus On:

- Perform safety projects such as lockout/tagout, confined spaces, fall protection, etc

- Conduct plant safety inspections, safety observations of employees, and accident investigations

- Assist in auditing/managing safety programs

- Assist in developing/delivering safety training

- Document and improve processes

- Support Safety Teams

- Generate reports as requested

- Gain exposure to Environmental Management Systems

- Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description

- Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements

Internship positions are not benefits-eligible.