EHS Intern - Summer 2026

Russell Stover Chocolates, LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chocolate manufacturer is seeking an EHS Intern in Kansas City. This internship, spanning eleven weeks, provides hands-on experience in safety programs and compliance activities. The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety or Environmental Health & Safety and will assist in risk assessments and record maintenance while gaining insight into corporate and manufacturing operations. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with graduation between December 2026 and June 2028.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Strong attention to detail and following procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills and English fluency, with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with task-based and PPE risk assessments.
• Support safety programs and compliance activities.
• Help maintain EHS records and databases.
• Participate in routine EHS walkthroughs, observations, and program support activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Curiosity and eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or Environmental Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you’ll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar‑free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company‑owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy!

Join us for an eleven‑week summer internship where you’ll gain hands‑on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and learn from teams across one of America’s most iconic chocolate brands. At Russell Stover, you’ll build real‑world skills, grow your network, and make an impact in a supportive, collaborative environment.

A day in the life…

As an EHS Intern, you will support the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) team through hands‑on involvement in safety programs, compliance activities, and data management. You will gain valuable exposure to workplace safety practices and regulatory compliance while contributing to a safe and efficient workplace environment. You will gain insight into both day‑to‑day corporate and manufacturing operations.

This role will not make independent safety decisions or approve permits, PPE selections, or risk assessments. All work will be supervised by qualified EHS professionals.

What you will be doing…

• Assist with task‑based and PPE risk assessments
• Support Confined Space safety programs, including maintaining inventories and assisting with documentation
• Help maintain EHS records, databases, logs, and basic reports
• Participate in routine EHS walkthroughs, observations, and program support activities as directed
• Provide general administrative support for EHS initiatives and compliance tasks
• Periodic travel to manufacturing plants in Abilene, KS, Iola, KS and Corsicana, TX
• Participate in weekly check‑ins with your manager
• Attend professional development workshops and networking events
• Deliver a final presentation showcasing your project outcomes and learnings

If visiting our manufacturing plants, you will be expected to:

• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
• Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives.
• Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non‑conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities.
• Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.

This job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

Do you have what it takes?

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety with a graduation between December 2026 and June 2028.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.

Do you stand above the rest?

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in the consumer packaged goods or manufacturing industry
• Foundational knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety principals
• Familiarity with Safety Management Systems and key regulatory areas such as:
  • OSHA requirements
  • Confined Space entry
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Hazard Communication (HazCom) and chemical safety
  • Risk assessment methodologies
  • Ergonomics

At Russell Stover Chocolates, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Make Happy. Work Happy.