Environmental Health and Safety Internship - Summer 2027

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC; Sheboygan Falls (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite fitness center

Onsite medical clinic

Job summary

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC invites you to join its Environmental Health and Safety team as an intern or co-op in Wisconsin. You will participate in a program that offers an overview of the EHS function through project work across several areas, with opportunities to shadow colleagues from other functions.

You will engage in activities that build safety culture, regulatory compliance, and data capture using Velocity EHS, while collaborating with cross‑functional teams from multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• Junior or senior status preferred.
• Minimum 3.5 GPA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety culture of ownership and develop safety solutions for plant operations.
• EHS experience and compliance at a food manufacturing site while gaining industrial EHS exposure.
• Perform project work across the business, including Job Safety Analysis, Risk Assessments, and hazard recognition.
• Capture findings and document data into Velocity EHS software.
• Contribute to corrective and preventive actions to mitigate risks and hazards.
• Assist with regulatory compliance on the operations floors while collaborating with multi-function teams.
• Intern reports to the Safety Coordinator for schedule and project direction.

Skills

Mentorship

Excel

Prioritization

Teamwork

Fast learner

Drive for excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Safety, Engineering or related field

Tools

Velocity EHS

Job description

Johnsonville Location: Global Headquarters

Johnsonville will place you, as an intern or co‑op student, into a fun and challenging position where you can make real contributions to real projects, applying your knowledge and creativity. In addition to hands-on experience in your field, you'll have the chance to work with Members from a variety of functional areas, in a team-based work environment and a culture that celebrates growth and learning. We value the enthusiasm, fresh ideas and desire to learn and grow that you'll bring to the organization. You'll have a one-of-a-kind experience at Johnsonville and be able to say you helped make a real difference at a great, global company.

Position Overview

Join the Johnsonville Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Team for a summer you'll never forget! We know that your internship experience will provide you with valuable knowledge and experience.

The successful candidate will take part in a program designed to provide an overview of the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) function through a combination of project work in multiple functional areas, along with the ability to job shadow in other areas of interest.

You will also participate with Interns from across the company in organized activities which provide networking and learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Drive Safety culture of ownership and develop safety solutions to plant operations team
• EHS experience and compliance at a food manufacturing site, while gaining EHS experience in an industrial setting
• Performing project work across entire business which could include, Job Safety Analysis, Risk Assessments, and Hazard recognition activities
• Capturing findings and document data into Velocity EHS software tool
• Help drive solutions to Corrective actions and preventive actions to mitigate risks and hazards.
• Assist with regulatory compliance by completing on the operations floors and provide real work experience working with multi-function teams to validate assessments
• The intern will report to the Safety coordinator to provide schedule and direction for successful project completion.

Education

• Candidate must currently be working towards a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Safety, Engineering or a related field from an accredited university; junior or senior status preferred.
• 3.5 minimum GPA strongly preferred.

Experience

• Prior work experience preferred

Skills

• Mentorship from experienced EHS professionals with variety of backgrounds
• Excellent computer skills including Excel proficiency
• Able to prioritize competing priorities and deadlines
• Desire to learn, grow and contribute in a team-based environment
• Quick learner, ability to work independently
• Must possess a drive for excellence

Other Requirements

• Start Date: May 24, 2027
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Travel:Less than 10% (some travel to remote facilities)

Benefits and Compensation

• Johnsonville offers access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic! Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave‑able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

Join Our Community

The Johnsonville Way

Our culture, called the Johnsonville Way, guides the way we behave, operate and treat one another. We truly believe that here at Johnsonville, we have a moral responsibility to create and maintain an environment that requires each Member to fully develop their God-given talents and help others to do the same. We achieve this by living the Johnsonville Way.

Our owner is famous for saying that, "Other companies use their people to build a business, but at Johnsonville, we use the business to build our people." We are proud to offer endless opportunities for continued learning and growth here at Johnsonville.

Nearest Major Market: Sheboygan

Nearest Secondary Market: Green Bay