EHS Intern: Safety, Compliance & Process Improvement

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

Job summary

H.B. Fuller, the world’s largest pureplay adhesives company, is offering an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Internship in Simpsonville, SC.

You will support safety initiatives in a manufacturing environment and gain hands-on experience with contractor management, SOP training, and Kaizen projects. You'll work with experienced EHS, operations, maintenance, and engineering colleagues, supported by mentors, and present final projects at the end of the program.

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.

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.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Interest in safety

Independent/Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Tools

EZ Generator

Benchmark

Learning Center

Job description

H.B. Fuller, the world’s largest pureplay adhesives company, is offering an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Internship in Simpsonville, SC.

You will support safety initiatives in a manufacturing environment and gain hands-on experience with contractor management, SOP training, and Kaizen projects. You'll work with experienced EHS, operations, maintenance, and engineering colleagues, supported by mentors, and present final projects at the end of the program.