Environmental Health and Safety Internship - Summer 2027

Position Overview

Join the Johnsonville Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Team for a summer you’ll never forget! We know that your internship experience will provide you with valuable knowledge and experience. The successful candidate will take part in a program designed to provide an overview of the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) function through a combination of project work in multiple functional areas, along with the ability to job shadow in other areas of interest. You will also participate with Interns from across the company in organized activities which provide networking and learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Drive Safety culture of ownership and develop safety solutions to plant operations team
• EHS experience and compliance at a food manufacturing site, while gaining EHS experience in an industrial setting
• Performing project work across entire business which could include, Job Safety Analysis, Risk Assessments, and Hazard recognition activities
• Capturing findings and document data into Velocity EHS software tool
• Help drive solutions to Corrective actions and preventive actions to mitigate risks and hazards
• Assist with regulatory compliance by completing on the operations floors and provide real work experience working with multi-function teams to validate assessments
• The intern will report to the Safety coordinator to provide schedule and direction for successful project completion

Education

• Candidate must currently be working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Safety, Engineering or a related field from an accredited university; junior or senior status preferred
• 3.5 minimum GPA strongly preferred

Experience

• Prior work experience preferred

Skills

• Mentorship from experienced EHS professionals with variety of backgrounds
• Excellent computer skills including Excel proficiency
• Able to prioritize competing priorities and deadlines
• Desire to learn, grow and contribute in a team-based environment
• Quick learner, ability to work independently
• Must possess a drive for excellence

Other Requirements

• Start Date: May 24, 2027
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Travel: Less than 10% (some travel to remote facilities)

Benefits And Compensation

Johnsonville offers access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic! Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.