Columbia Sportswear Company · 22 hours ago
Safety Intern
Columbia Sportswear Company is offering a summer internship opportunity for college students to gain hands-on experience in the Global Distribution Risk Management team. The role focuses on supporting safety programs at the Kentucky Distribution Center, including updating safety documentation and collaborating with staff to enhance safety practices.
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Responsibilities
Work with the Sr. Risk Management Analyst to enhance the Confined Space program, including building a site‑wide inventory, identification system, and updated training materials
Assist with integrating current Hazard Communication documentation into a new automated portal
Collaborate with employees and leadership to develop safety best practices and contribute to building a positive safety culture
Support updates to written programs, safety documentation, and facility‑specific procedures
Participate in safety walks, observations, and audit activities to develop awareness of safety performance indicators
Qualification
Required
A junior (or above) pursuing a bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field
Able to work cross‑functionally and build buy‑in for safety best practices
A strong communicator with the ability to connect with hourly production employees and leaders
Organized, detail‑oriented, resourceful, and adaptable
Basic understanding of Occupational Health and Safety principles, compliance requirements, and best practices
Analytical skills to identify issues and contribute to problem solving
Technical writing skills to support documentation of processes, procedures, and written programs
Ability to work independently, manage timelines, and complete project deliverables
Current student with one of the following academic standings: Rising Senior, Senior, or Graduate/MBA student
Degree relevant to the internship
Ability to participate in the full 10‑week program for either date option
Ability to work onsite at the Kentucky Distribution Center for the duration of the internship; onsite expectations will be coordinated directly with the manager
Benefits
401k plan plus a generous company match
Generous employee discounts
Company
Columbia Sportswear Company
Based in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM) is a global outdoor brand that crafts active lifestyle gear fortified with industry-leading technologies and tested in our backyard.
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