Environmental Intern

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!

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.

• Assist with environmental compliance audits and facility inspections.
• Support air, water, and waste regulatory reporting and record‑keeping.
• 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).

• 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.

• 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.

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; final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Our staff receive a competitive salary, a 401(k), and other benefits.

• Visual acuity (needed to prepare and analyze data, transcribe documents, view a computer, read, inspect objects, operate machinery).
• Balancing (maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching).
• Stooping (bending the spine at the waist).
• Reaching (reaching the arms or legs in any direction).
• Walking.
• Repetitive motion of any part of the body.
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling.
• Pushing or pulling (using a part of your body to press against something downward or outward or in a dragging or hauling motion).
• Manual dexterity (picking, pinching, typing, or other work that uses fingers).
• Grasping.
• Feeling.
• Climbing.
• 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.

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 reaso