SAFETY INTERN - MANUFACTURING

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.

Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.

The Manufacturing Safety Summer Intern will support the Safety and EHS team at our El Paso manufacturing facility, focusing on proactive injury prevention, regulatory compliance, and data-driven safety initiatives during peak summer operations. This internship provides hands-on exposure to plant safety operations within a high-production manufacturing environment. The intern will work closely with plant leadership and safety professionals to strengthen compliance, improve documentation, and support heat-illness prevention efforts. This position is located in El Paso, Texas and is an onsite internship opportunity. This is not a remote role.

The selected intern will present project outcomes at our annual Intern Expo Day on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

Program Details

• Program Dates: Monday, May 18, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026

• Length: 12 Weeks

• Schedule: Full-time, hourly

• Required: Must be available for the full program duration and attend/present at Intern Expo Day

Project Scope & Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Safety Intern will support the following initiatives:

Proactive Injury & Heat-Illness Prevention

• Assist with safety observations and facility inspections

• Support heat-stress monitoring during high-temperature months

• Help identify and address potential risks before incidents occur

Compliance & Documentation Support

• Assist with completion and organization of safety audits

• Maintain training records and regulatory documentation

• Support OSHA and corporate compliance tracking

Data-Driven Safety Initiatives

• Collect, organize, and analyze safety and heat-related data

• Identify trends and assist in recommending corrective actions

• Support reporting efforts for plant leadership

Operational Support for Safety Programs

• Provide administrative and coordination support for safety initiatives

• Enable safety staff to focus on training, risk assessments, and continuous improvement efforts

Project Impact

A successful internship will:

• Strengthen injury and heat-illness prevention during peak operations

• Improve audit readiness and compliance documentation

• Enhance data visibility to support proactive safety decisions

• Support continuous improvement within the manufacturing safety program

• Contribute to development of future safety talent within the organization

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, or related field

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience in plant-level safety operations

• Exposure to OSHA compliance and corporate safety standards

• Experience supporting heat-stress prevention initiatives

• Opportunity to present measurable safety improvements to leadership

We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth.  Examples include:  Company Match on 401k, Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service!
Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.