EHS Intern

H.B. Fuller Company; Simpsonville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401K contributions

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health & wellness benefits

Job summary

H.B. Fuller Company in Simpsonville, SC offers a 12-week Environmental Health & Safety internship beginning late May through mid-August.

You’ll support safety initiatives in a manufacturing setting and gain hands-on experience with risk assessments, training development, and audits. The program includes mentorship, interactive orientation, and opportunities to collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering staff, plus projects that demonstrate impact on safety and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Safety Management, or a related EHS field.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and rollout of contractor management processes through Benchmark or similar EHS management systems.
• Convert SOPs and work instructions into interactive training modules using EZ Generator and Learning Center.
• Assist with EHS-related capital projects by gathering vendor quotes and supporting documentation and approvals.
• Develop and enhance Safety Huddle materials and safety awareness content.
• Lead EHS-focused Gemba audits and document findings in Benchmark and Work Order Management System.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelors in EHS

Job description

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

What you can expect from H.B. Fuller’s Internship Program: You’ll be joining a cohort of talented students from a variety of schools across the U.S. We hire interns in the following positions: Process Engineering, R&D, Strategic Sourcing, Technical Sales, Supply Chain, Product Marketing, Information Technology, and more. The projects we task our interns to lead are impactful and meaningful to our organization. You’ll be supported by your Manager and Mentor to gain in-depth knowledge of the adhesive industry and collaborate with various departments and functions. We also offer an established path for next-level opportunities - making this internship the starting point for a long-term career path.

Location

Simpsonville, SC

Department

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

Internship Experience includes

12-week paid program beginning the end of May to mid-August to gain insight and knowledge in your field.

Interactive orientation and events with skilled professionals in your field, including managers, directors, and CEO.

Multiple networking, volunteer and fun events – both virtual and in-person.

Impactful projects that make a difference internally and externally for H.B. Fuller.

End of summer final presentation to showcase your career development with support from managers and peers.

Position Summary

The EHS Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting environmental, health, and safety initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This role provides exposure to safety management systems, training development, auditing processes, continuous improvement projects, and EHS compliance activities. The intern will work alongside experienced EHS, operations, maintenance, and engineering professionals while contributing to meaningful projects that help create a safer and more sustainable workplace.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and rollout of contractor management processes through Benchmark or similar EHS management systems.
• Convert standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions into interactive training and assessment modules using EZ Generator and the Learning Center platform.
• Assist with EHS-related capital projects by gathering vendor quotes, developing project specifications, and supporting project documentation and approval processes.
• Develop and enhance Safety Huddle materials, including converting safety videos, creating policy voiceovers, and designing interactive safety awareness content such as "What's Wrong with This Picture?" exercises.
• Lead EHS-focused Gemba audits throughout the facility, document findings, and enter results into Benchmark and the Work Order Management System (Managers+).
• Collaborate with production associates, maintenance technicians, and engineering teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and small Kaizen projects.
• Assist with day-to-day environmental, health, and safety activities to help promote a safe and compliant workplace.

Minimum Qualifications

• Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Safety Management, or a related EHS-focused field.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated interest in workplace safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.

Pay

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location. The salary for this role is $22-$25 per hour.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits
• incentive and recognitions programs
• health & wellness benefits
• 401K contributions
• paid time off
• paid holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

Recruiter Policy

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.