Environmental Health and Safety Intern
FULLY ONSITE IN MIAMI
Position Summary:
TUUCI is searching for an enthusiastic and motivated Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern to join our Safety team. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience in occupational safety and environmental health within a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about workplace safety, eager to learn, and ready to make a meaningful impact from day one.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the development and promotion of a strong safety culture by assisting with safety compliance initiatives and awareness campaigns throughout the facility.
- Assist in ensuring that safety policies, programs, and training materials align with Federal, State, and local regulations.
- Help prepare and coordinate safety training sessions covering emergency procedures, workplace safety, and other relevant topics.
- Participate in facility inspections to identify potential safety, health, and environmental risks, and assist in documenting findings.
- Shadow and support accident investigations, working alongside manufacturing teams to help identify root causes and contributing factors.
- Assist in monitoring employee compliance with safety procedures and policies and report observations to the EHS team.
- Support the HR department and Manufacturing Leaders with administrative tasks related to the Workers’ Compensation program, including documentation and case tracking for injured employees.
- Help maintain and update OSHA 300 Log documentation and ensure Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are current and accessible.
- Assist with special projects and perform other related duties as assigned by the EHS team.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Education and Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited college or university program in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Foundational knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety standards, and environmental health principles (coursework counts!).
- Basic understanding of common workplace hazards and safe work practices.
- Familiarity with ergonomic principles and human factors is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with employees at all levels.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification is a plus but not required — we encourage candidates to pursue certification during the internship.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is required
What you’ll gain:
- Practical, resume-building experience in EHS within a real manufacturing environment.
- Mentorship from experienced safety professionals.
- Exposure to OSHA compliance, incident investigation, and safety program management.
- The opportunity to contribute to a workplace safety culture that protects real people every day.
TUUCI is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are to be treated equally with the same rights and privileges with respect to recruiting, hiring, promotions, demotions, transfers, separations, compensation, and benefits regardless of their age, race, color, creed, religion, or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy-related status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, where the individual is otherwise qualified, or any other category protected by applicable law.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.