**Experienced Full Stack Workplace Health and Safety Specialist Intern – Web & Cloud Application Development**
Join blithequark, a leading e-commerce company, in its mission to promote a safe working environment and be the most safety-centric company for every team member. As a Workplace Health and Safety Specialist Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of blithequark's Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) practices and contribute to creating and maintaining a safe workplace within our Network Distribution Centers.
**About blithequark**
At blithequark, we thrive in a dynamic and rapidly evolving work environment, and our approach to safety is no exception. Just like the organization itself, our Safety department operates with agility and adaptability. As WHS Interns, you will have the invaluable opportunity to cultivate your own agility, learning to swiftly adjust strategies, plans, and solutions to keep pace with ever-changing business demands. You will effortlessly learn how to collaborate and lead diverse functional teams and stakeholders across all levels of the organization. Our guiding principles include embracing open-mindedness, prioritizing customer satisfaction, fostering innovation, promoting empowerment, leveraging advanced technologies, and fostering a strong sense of camaraderie within our team. These principles are what drive our WHS team to deliver cutting-edge fulfillment solutions.
**About the Role**
As a Workplace Health and Safety Specialist Intern, you will work with various Workplace Health and Safety Teams and other WHS interns on a safety-related project. You will research, interpret, and share data to support a safety-related recommendation as part of your final project that will be presented to senior leadership. You will assist in designing, building, improving, and innovating order fulfillment safety programs, projects, initiatives, and other elements of the Workplace Health & Safety organization across the three lanes (first mile, middle mile, and last mile) of blithequark's fulfillment infrastructure.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Work with various Workplace Health and Safety Teams and other WHS interns on a safety-related project
* Research, interpret, and share data to support a safety-related recommendation as part of your final project that will be presented to senior leadership
* Assist in designing, building, improving, and innovating order fulfillment safety programs, projects, initiatives, and other elements of the Workplace Health & Safety organization across the three lanes (first mile, middle mile, and last mile) of blithequark's fulfillment infrastructure
* Learn about and work with other functional teams (Operations, RME (Reliability Maintenance & Engineering), Central Teams, Human Resources, Transportation Operations, and others) in the planning and execution of your assigned project
* Develop and expand your professional network by participating in WHS Intern activities and events
**A Day in the Life**
* The summer term is full-time (40 hours a week) and lasts 10 weeks during the summer of 2025 (Colleges and Universities where 12 weeks are required for graduation will work directly with a recruiter if extended an offer). Start dates are offered in May and June.
* As a part of the Workplace Health and Safety Specialist (WHS) internship program, you will learn how to improve the safety and efficiency of our work style processes.
* Onboarding will include OSHA10, First Aid/CPR/AED certification, technical writing, and intro to project management training.
**Basic Qualifications**
* Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree with an expected completion date between December 2025 and August 2026
**Preferred Qualifications**
* Working towards a degree in Health Science, Safety Engineering, Health & Safety, Safety Management, or related field
* Interest in or previous experience in safety-related employment
* Strong communication skills; ability to comfortably interact with and influence stakeholders
* Proficient in Microsoft Office products: Excel, Project, Vizio, and Outlook
* Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability
* Proven technical guidance for large-scale safety projects
* Ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy
* Exposure to Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing efforts, transportation/logistics, and/or fulfillment/distribution centers
**Compensation and Benefits**
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $24.28/hr in our lowest geographic market up to $36.78/hr in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. blithequark is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutblithequark.com/workplace/employee-benefits.
**Work Environment and Culture**
At blithequark, we thrive in a dynamic and rapidly evolving work environment, and our approach to safety is no exception. Just like the organization itself, our Safety department operates with agility and adaptability. As WHS Interns, you will have the invaluable opportunity to cultivate your own agility, learning to swiftly adjust strategies, plans, and solutions to keep pace with ever-changing business demands. You will effortlessly learn how to collaborate and lead diverse functional teams and stakeholders across all levels of the organization. Our guiding principles include embracing open-mindedness, prioritizing customer satisfaction, fostering innovation, promoting empowerment, leveraging advanced technologies, and fostering a strong sense of camaraderie within our team. These principles are what drive our WHS team to deliver cutting-edge fulfillment solutions.
**Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits**
As a Workplace Health and Safety Specialist Intern, you will have the opportunity to receive an offer for full-time employment upon graduation. The decision regarding full-time employment will be communicated to all WHS interns within weeks after the conclusion of their internship. This ensures a timely and efficient process for determining your potential for continued employment with blithequark.
**Relocation and Housing Assistance**
PLEASE NOTE: For this role, it is essential to have the flexibility to relocate during the summer, as candidate placements will be prioritized based on business requirements. While we take into consideration the placement preferences of candidates, our recruiters will make their best efforts to accommodate location requests. For qualified candidates, we provide relocation and housing assistance to support the transition to the designated work location.
**Eligibility and Application**
Please note, while the pay range of the role is listed below, this position's salary is non-negotiable based on geographical market. Please note we are not able to provide sponsorship now or in the future for these positions. Eligible candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention to be considered. Applicants who apply for this job will allow blithequark to process your application in a centralized hiring system that considers you for other similar openings as well.
**How to Apply**
If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about safety and wants to make a difference in a dynamic and rapidly evolving work environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application via our internal or external career site.
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
blithequark is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. blithequark is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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