Safety Intern

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China.  

Are you passionate about workplace safety and looking for hands-on experience in a real-world manufacturing environment? Join Hayward Holdings, a global leader in innovative pool solutions, as a Safety Intern at our North Kingstown, RI facility! This is a great opportunity for students interested in industrial health & safety, environmental science, or industrial hygiene to apply classroom knowledge in a dynamic setting.

What You’ll Do:

As a Safety Intern, you’ll work closely with Hayward’s Site Safety Coordinator and department leads to enhance workplace safety by updating Job Safety Assessments (JSAs) and ensuring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements are integrated into production processes.

Your Responsibilities:

✅ Job Safety Assessments (JSAs):

• Collaborate with department leads and the Site Safety Coordinator to create and update JSAs for production and material handling tasks.
• Help present JSAs in a clear, visual format to improve understanding.
• Assist in training employees on updated JSAs to promote a culture of safety.

✅ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Assessments:

• Work with the Safety Coordinator and department leads to review and update PPE assessments.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure PPE and safety guidelines are included in production work instructions.

What We’re Looking For:

✔ Current junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field.
✔ Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, engaging with employees at all levels.
✔ Strong communication skills and ability to explain safety procedures clearly.
✔ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
✔ Detail-oriented with a passion for workplace safety.

What You’ll Gain:

🚀 Real-world safety experience in a global manufacturing company.
🔎 Hands-on training in workplace safety assessments, regulatory compliance, and hazard analysis.
👥 Networking opportunities with experienced safety professionals and department leaders.
🌍 Experience in an industry-leading company known for innovation and sustainability.

Physical Requirements:

This role requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs.). You’ll also need strong vision abilities for tasks requiring depth perception and focus adjustments.

Ready to make an impact?

Join us and help create a safer, more efficient workplace at Hayward! Apply today and gain the practical experience you need to kick-start your career in safety.

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