Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern
Beech-Nut Nutrition Company
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Beech-Nut Nutrition Company in Amsterdam, NY invites motivated students to join its Environmental Health & Safety Internship for Summer 2027. This 10-12 week paid program provides hands-on experience across safety, compliance and industrial operations.
You’ll interact with multiple departments, attend roundtable discussions, and gain real-world skills aligned with Beech-Nut’s safety standards. The internship emphasizes professional development and the potential to transition into full-time
Qualifications
- Must be a current full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Authorized to work in the US for the duration of the internship.
- Prefer at least 3rd year of study completed.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills.
Responsibilities
- 10-12 week paid internship (Summer 2027).
- Provide real-world experience to support professional development.
- Participate in roundtable discussions, corporate meetings, networking events and community activities.
- Interact with various departments to acquire relevant skills.
- Engage in projects applying knowledge to improve operations in an industrial environment.
- Potential to lead to full-time employment after graduation.
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Summer Full-Time Amsterdam, NY, US
8 days ago Requisition ID: 1530
We are one of America’s leading companies providing nutritious, safe, wholesome foods for babies using real ingredients, gently cooked, with non-GMO, Natural or organic ingredients in almost all our products.
Our work is organized around our mission to Delight Consumers by Conserving the Goodness of Nature.We care deeply about others, the planet, and are empowered to make a difference. We expect, reward and celebrate strong performance.
Our ambition to grow is underpinned by our four core values Create wow, Everyone Hero, Nourish others, & Take Responsibility. Our values help us navigate the ever-changing environment in which we operate and ensure we innovate to meet customer needs.
If this sounds like a place you want to invest your time, keep reading!
- The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Internship (Summer 2027) is a 10-12 week paid assignment.
- The internship is designed to provide a student with real world experience to support professional development.
- Student would have the opportunity to participate in roundtable discussions, corporate meetings, networking events and/or community activities.
- Internship will involve value added projects with opportunity to interact with various departments to acquire relevant skills.
- Projects would involve applying knowledge to make improvements in an industrial environment.
- Potential for internship to lead to full time employment after graduation!
The Operations Team is comprised of diverse individuals who bring a wide breadth of knowledge and experience to ensure efficient day-to-day operations of Beech-Nut Nutrition’s LEED® certified production facility. The team implements processes and programs to optimize production capabilities, supervises production activities to ensure adherence to BNN ethics and safety procedures, develops production plans and staffing schedules, and oversees basic maintenance and sanitation of machinery and equipment. The team works collaboratively to make sure every aspect of production is running efficiently and effectively so we can continue to do what we do best – making high quality, safe, and nutritious foods for babies and toddlers!
This position is located at the Amsterdam, New York LEED® certified production facility. Most job functions are performed in a well-lit, environmentally controlled office environment. The candidate will also be required to work in an environment that requires hairnet, beard cover, safety glasses, hearing protection and lab coat. Restrictions include wearing of jewelry, nail polish and acrylic nails. Other personal protection equipment may be required for certain tasks.
At Beech-Nut we are committed to a strong safety program that protects its staff, its property, and the public from accidents. Associates at every level, including management, are responsible and accountable for the company’s overall safety initiatives. Complete and active participation by everyone, every day, in every job is necessary for the safety among all workers on the job site. Management supports participation in the program by all Associates and provides proper equipment, training and procedures. Associates are responsible for following all procedures, working safely, and, wherever possible, improving safety measures. An injury and accident-free workplace is our goal. Through continuous safety and loss control, we can accomplish this.
- You have strong interpersonal skills and confidence; ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
- You have exceptional problem-solving skills.
- You have strong influencing, negotiating and conflict management skills.
- You have a strong attention to detail and results orientation.
- You have the ability to manage a dynamic environment with high degree of complexity.
- You have a proactive approach to issue/opportunity identification and resolution.
- You have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- You have excellent collaborative management skills.
- You are committed to making safe food for babies and toddlers.
- Must be registered as a current full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in related field.
- Applicant must be authorized to work in the US for the entire duration of the internship.
- Prefer at least 3 rd year of study has been completed.
- Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). Above average skills, especially in Excel.
At Beech-Nut, we are devoted to creating an inclusive culture where our team members are professionally challenged and cared for personally. As a member of the team, you will have access to opportunities for professional development and training, access to our on-site amenities as well as fair compensation and many more perks! We are proud to offer our associates the following:
$16.50 per hour and pay is bi-weekly.
- On-site fitness center
- On-site café catered by Mazzone Hospitality - PRIME Business Dining
- On-site Company Store
- A private on-site Mother’s Room to support nursing mothers and pumping needs at work
- Opportunities to volunteer and support the local community
- Company-provided uniforms & PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Safety shoe reimbursement
- Casual dress code
Please note: Qualified applicants will be invited to attend Beech-Nut Nutrition Company’s Intern Open House to be held in early January 2027.
As an Equal Opportunity / Aff…
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