Experienced Full Stack Workplace Health and Safety Specialist Intern – West 2025, arenaflex North America Customer Fulfillment
At arenaflex, we're committed to promoting a safe working environment and being the most safety-centric company for every team member. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of arenaflex Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) practices. Your internship experience will involve a combination of safety-related projects and WHS organizational learning initiatives.
About arenaflex
arenaflex is a leading e-commerce company that thrives in a dynamic and rapidly evolving work environment. Our approach to safety is no exception, operating 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 Workplaces Health & Safety organization across the three lanes (first mile, middle mile, and last mile) of arenaflex'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 Workplaces Health & Safety organization across the three lanes (first mile, middle mile, and last mile) of arenaflex'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
Work Environment and Company Culture
arenaflex is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. arenaflex 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. Our inclusive culture empowers arenaflexians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://arenaflex.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.
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. arenaflex 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.aboutarenaflex.com/workplace/employee-benefits.
Job Elements
- Must be able to perform the following tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation: - Willing and able to work any shift that may include overnights and holidays. Note that there is a high chance that your shift may overlap into part of the weekend. - Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment including safety shoes (will be provided) - Stand/walk for up to 40 hours per week - Walk in/and around the warehouse with regular frequency; many facilities are over a quarter mile in length - Access all areas of building (depending on the operations building, this may include ascending and descending ladders, stairs, gangways, and shipping docks safely and without limitation) - Regularly bend, lift, stretch, and reach both below the waist and above the head - Lift and move items up to 49 pounds
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. Our aim is to ensure that candidates have the necessary support to successfully settle into their new work environment.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
Upon completing your internship, you will be required to present a safety research paper and share the findings of your project with the leadership team. This will allow you to demonstrate your understanding of safety principles and showcase your valuable contributions to promoting a culture of safety within arenaflex. Based on your performance during the internship, 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 the company.
How to Apply
If you're passionate about safety and want to be part of a dynamic and rapidly evolving work environment, apply now to become a Workplace Health and Safety Specialist Intern at arenaflex. Please visit our career site to submit your application. Apply for this job