Intern - EHS

Job Overview  

Reports to: EHS Specialist

Location: Garden Grove, CA

Type: Internship (Full-Time/Part-Time)

Duration : 3-6 Months

Schedule: 1st Shift

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting in identifying applicable environmental regulations and risks associated with the metal finishing industry while interacting with Operations, Planning, Quality Assurance, and the EHS Coordinator to implement acceptable systems to ensure compliance and conformance to internal and external policies and program.

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Adhere to communication procedure
• Follow Work Instructions
• Follow specifications, manuals, checklists, and/or other instructions as pertains to your position
• Perform daily data entry and maintenance of logs and files
• Provide administrative support to meet needs of the department
• Maintain the work area, and office
• Perform other duties/projects as may be assigned
• Enter and maintain data in automated system
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently, with accuracy and efficiency

Benefits: 

• Compensation Range $18.00 to $ 22.00 per hour (DOE) 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning
experience.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
 • Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Resilient - Ability to recover from, or adjust to, misfortune or setbacks.
• Research Skills - Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation.

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
 

Computer Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office

Other Physical Requirements
• Vision (Near, Distance)
• Sense of Sound - Able to hear in normal audio range
• Sense of Touch
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - All Required

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a manufacturing setting where shop conditions and can be in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit

Valence Surface Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  Additionally, Valence Surface Technologies participates in the E-Verify program to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.

This position requires access to knowledge and technical data regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Valence Surface Technologies is required to verify that applicants meet ITAR requirements prior to employment for this role.