Safety - Environmental Health Co-Op / Internship

Safety Co-Op

Scot Forge Company is looking to hire 2 Safety Interns, one in each Spring Grove, IL and Clinton, WI locations. The Co-Op is available from June 2027 to December 2027 and the internship is available for Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters. A Safety Co-Op at Scot Forge will offer a student the opportunity to practice occupational safety theory in a real-world setting.  

 This Program Offers:

• Paid Compensation  
• Professional Career Development and Mentoring
• Real World Problem Solving 
• Meaningful Project Work 
• Collaborative Work Environment  

Anticipated Projects include:

• Administering the safety management system to ensure a safe work environment
• Help to improve safety metrics including the coordination of programs to prevent incidents
• Learn safety practices and principles of a manufacturing environment
• Deliver a formal presentation to leadership on key project accomplishments
• Update policies, procedures and records

 Qualifications:

• Enrolled in Bachelor or Master degree program in Occupational Safety or Environmental Engineering, Junior standing or above.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of Safety & Environmental regulations and safety management principle
• Ability to recognize problems/ hazards, analyze them, and offer solutions using proven safety/ incident investigation analysis tools.

 Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work anywhere in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Must be able to pass a 90 day head hair drug test.

Scot Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome all qualified candidates to apply. 

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.