2027 Environmental Health and Safety Intern - Rockford, IL

Location: Rockford, IL, United States Department: EHS

The EHS Intern is “hosted” by the EHS Department at one of our manufacturing/distribution facilities, or headquarters. The identified candidate will start this internship May 24th, 2027, and end July 30, 2027, at our Rockford, Illinois site.

Position Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the EHS Manager with:

Implementing safety related programs at the site

Employee training

Coordination of safety and occupational health projects

Promoting safe actions throughout the organization

Analyzing accident and incident records

Support and participate in employee engagement initiatives and site events to promote a positive and workplace culture

Special projects as identified by the Safety Manager

Engage in early career development programming, including workshops, info sessions, and networking opportunities through the GSC Program Team

What is the Process to get Started?

Step 1 – Digital Interview

Upon review of your application, qualified candidates will be invited to complete a digital video interview via HireVue, our interview partner. The interview will consist of a few behavioral based questions You’ll be able to record and complete your video interview anytime, anywhere! While you can complete this video interview on your own schedule, we ask that this step be completed within 7 days of receiving an invitation.

Step 2 – Hiring Manager Interview

Your video interview is reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team, and our top candidates are invited to meet with our team for a virtual interview.

Minimum Requirement

Must be enrolled in a college or university at the time of the internship or co-op program

Must have at least one (1) year of work experience using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Power Point

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future

Must be enrolled in a college or university at the time of the internship or co-op program

Preferred Qualifications

Be completing a degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering or Business

Have previous Sherwin-Williams Internship or Co-op Experience

Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.

Be a rising or current junior or senior in college or university at the start of the internship program