Safety Intern - Summer 2023

Company: Mohawk Industries
Location: Rockford
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Are you looking for more?
At Mohawk Industries, we're committed to more - more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.
As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what's important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.
WHO WE ARE:
Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy remodeling and new construction requirements. We are in search of Difference Makers to help us innovate solutions that floor the imagination of our customers; while providing value to their lives. We're redefining flooring with products that not only minimize climate impact but also foster beauty and allow people to connect and thrive. If you would like to make a direct impact with a multi-billion Fortune 500 global leader in flooring fashions; while making the world a better place, then we have an exciting opportunity for you!
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Each intern is presented a real business challenge within their group that provides the opportunity to exchange ideas with subject matter experts for optimal learning and development that leads to real solutions. At the end of the summer, our interns get together to showcase their awesome accomplishments during an event we call the "Intern Expo". But we aren't ALL business, throughout the summer our University Relations team hosts exclusive events such as featured executive lunch & learns, plant tours, personal & professional development sessions and intern socials.
YOUR ROLE:
As a Safety Intern you will be working with one of our departments overseeing many safety projects and rollouts within our manufactoring plants. Student will also be involved in building relationships with the plant employees, receive OSHA training, and partake in Employee Engagment Activities. (This position will sit on-site in the Calhoun/Dalton, GA area.)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's degree program in Safety, Engineering, Business Management, or related field.
Minimum 2.7 GPA

Completed freshman year of courses

Public speaking and great interpersonal skills
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Bilingual

5S Training

Position requires unrestricted work authorization in the United States; work/visa sponsorship for this position is not available.
Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.
Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.

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