Environmental Intern

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American Ordnance is seeking an Environmental Intern to join the Middletown, IA team for an onsite role that blends hands-on environmental compliance work with sustainability initiatives in a manufacturing setting. You’ll assist with environmental compliance audits and facility inspections, air, water and waste regulatory reporting, permit maintenance, hazardous waste activities, and tracking environmental performance data such as energy use and water consumption. To stand out, highlight coursework or experience in Environmental Science or Engineering, familiarity with EPA and state regulations, strong data analysis, and excellent written and verbal communication in a team setting. Be prepared for a background and drug screening; show how you can apply classroom knowledge to real world safety challenges. The salary range is $22.00 to $24.00 and includes a 401(k).

About American Ordnance

At American Ordnance, we know the stakes and We do what we say! ® We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, warheads, to special projects and beyond. With more than 70 years of experience and Day & Zimmermann behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations. Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world! https://aollc.biz

We’re looking for an Environmental Intern to join our American Ordnance team located in Middletown, IA. This role provides hands-on experience in environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory reporting within a manufacturing environment. The intern will assist with ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including those established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), while supporting continuous improvement in environmental performance.

As the Environmental Intern, here’s the work you’ll do:

• Assist with environmental compliance audits and facility inspections.
• Support air, water, and waste regulatory reporting and recordkeeping.
• Help maintain permits and compliance documentation (air permits, stormwater permits, waste manifests, etc.).
• Assist with hazardous waste management activities.
• Track and analyze environmental performance data (energy use, water consumption, waste generation).

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Understand regulatory compliance requirements in manufacturing.
• Gain experience in industrial hazard identification and risk mitigation.
• Develop professional communication skills within a production environment.
• Apply classroom knowledge to real-world safety challenges.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

And if you have these qualifications: 

• Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Great attitude and team player.
• Successful completion of background and drug screening process.

Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $22.00 - $ 24.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees and it shows!  Our staff receive a competitive salary and a 401(k).

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
• Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
• Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
• Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Walking
• Repetitive motion of any part of the body
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
• Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
• Feeling (e.g. perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture, etc.)
• Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally.

Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity

American Ordnance, a Day & Zimmermann Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Diversity, and Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity: American Ordnance is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over 110 years of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. American Ordnance is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email [email protected].