Environmental Health & Safety Intern

Location: Will vary depending on internship

Internship Dates: Full Time for approximately 12 weeks (May - August)

As an Environmental Health & Safety Intern, you will: Gain knowledge and understanding of the business through hands on activities, coaching, and projects. A few learning opportunities include:

• Conducting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Assessments, authoring job hazard analysis, and ensure compliance of respiratory/fall protection.
• Facilitating Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) orientations for new and existing employees, ensuring training(s) are current.
• Performing weekly EHS reporting and injury follow-ups.
• Leading with a high level of interpersonal tactfulness by verbalizing the needs of complex information such as Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) profiles.
• Supporting and working alongside management on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning as you bring fresh ideas to the table.
• Working cross-functionally with strategic partners internally and externally to present data, while compelling a convincing message, encouraging buy in, and tracking the tasks to the plant’s accomplishments.
• Managing special projects (as needed) throughout the summer; researching and presenting findings verbally and written in an aesthetically appealing way.
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.  

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must have completed your Junior year at a credited College or University.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Have the desire and ability to work well both independently and cross functionally.
• Are willing to engage others through strong communication and leadership skills.
• Are an inquisitive individual that has a desire to gain knowledge through experience.
• Ability to perform all duties required in both office and manufacturing environments wearing proper PPE.
• Have reliable transportation to and from working location.

In return, at American Foods Group you will find a winning culture that will invest in you and your future. A few perks and experiences you will gain:

• Earning a competitive wage.
• Provided housing at no cost to you.
• The opportunity to become exposed and develop knowledge and skills associated with the food processing business.
• Thrive in a teamwork environment, honing interpersonal skills, and formulate potential career opportunities.
• Manage various projects throughout the internship that are specific to your declared discipline.
• Earn academic credits though a supervised educational internship (if applicable).
• Learn specifically about American Foods Group and gain real work experience that you cannot achieve in the classroom.

For further questions and/or concerns, please contact interns@americanfoodsgroup.com  

American Foods Group, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. American Foods Group, LLC will not discriminate against applicants who inquire about, disclose or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. Learn more: Pay Transparency. American Foods Group, LLC participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more: E-Verify

Skylark Meats, LLC an American Foods Group company is a privately held meat processing company, with locations across the Midwest. We appreciate our employees and reward them for a job well done. 

What we offer:

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family. 
• Excellent benefit plan.  Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Short Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Recognition Programs, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more! 

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