Experienced Full Stack Workplace Health and Safety Specialist Intern – Fulfillment and Logistics Development
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 Fulfillment Process
At arenaflex, we strive to continuously improve and optimize our fulfillment processes to ensure customer satisfaction and exceed their expectations. Our fulfillment process involves three major lanes: first mile, middle mile, and last mile.- First Mile: This is where the product is stored and made ready for picking when an order is placed. It's the starting point of the fulfillment process.
- Middle Mile: In this stage, your order is sorted and prepared for distribution to your specific area. It involves efficient logistics and transportation to ensure your package reaches the next destination smoothly.
- Last Mile: The last mile represents the final leg of the journey, where the product is delivered right to your doorstep. This step focuses on providing a seamless and convenient delivery experience for our customers.
- Fulfillment Centers (arenaflex NACF Network): Large facilities with many associates, that house goods, both big and small.
- Sort Centers (arenaflex NASC Network): Medium-sized facilities, localized close to larger markets, where goods are sorted for delivery.
- Air Sites (arenaflex Air Network): Amazon's dedicated Air network serving middle mile, located near or within major airport hubs.
- Delivery Stations (arenaflex AMZL Network): Smaller facilities with fewer associates, localized close to larger markets, where goods are delivered directly to customers.
Job Responsibilities
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.
- 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
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.Key Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you must:- Be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree with an expected completion date between December 2025 and August 2026.
- Have a strong interest in or previous experience in safety-related employment.
- Have strong communication skills; ability to comfortably interact with and influence stakeholders.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office products: Excel, Project, Vizio, and Outlook.
- Have strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability.
- Have proven technical guidance for large-scale safety projects.
- Be able to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.
- Have exposure to Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing efforts, transportation/logistics, and/or fulfillment/distribution centers.