Environmental Health & Safety Intern (Year-Round)

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As an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Intern, you will focus on supporting EHS initiatives, company objectives and plant-specific assignments. This role will provide you with valuable hands-on experience in EHS compliance, data management, and safety program development.

This position will be fully onsite at our Fairview Plant in Carthage, MO.

This position offers a set rate of pay of $20.75 an hour.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with the EHS team to gather and analyze safety data, perform risk assessments, and prioritize corrective action plans.
• Assist in the development of a plant safety training plan, preparation of safety training materials in Articulate software, procedures, and documentation to support the company’s safety culture initiatives
• Participate in meetings and discussions with the EHS team to provide insights and recommendations and communicate EHS initiatives to the plant.
• Assist in the development, auditing, and training of Machine Specific Lockout Tagout procedures for plant equipment.
• Assist in audit preparation for EHS compliance.  

What you will need to succeed:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field with a graduation date of May 2027 or later
• Ability to work 40 hours per week during the summer of 2027, and 15-20 hours a week during the semester
• Strong research and data organization skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment
• Reliable transportation
• This is a paid internship with an hourly rate of pay: $20.75/hour

Internship benefits:

• Opportunity to complete real-world projects, participate in team meetings and contribute your ideas
• Exposure to different areas of the business around the world
• Internship program that includes engaging events and opportunities to build relationships at all levels  
• Relocation assistance (for eligible internships)
• Rewards program for referring others
• Eight free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Company-provided retirement contributions per year through our 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community
• Discounts on our products and more

​For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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