Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Intern

Vylor Inc.; York (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Vylor, Inc. is seeking Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Interns to support seed production facilities during the summer of 2027.

Interns will be assigned to York, Nebraska, or Tipton, Indiana, and work with site leaders and EHS professionals on safety, health, and environmental initiatives. The program helps students build practical EHS capabilities within agricultural production operations, contributing to projects that strengthen workforce protection, compliance, and continuous

Qualifications

• Pursuing/bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health and safety, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication; detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to collaborate with employees, leaders, and technical professionals in a production environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support EHS standards review and application under site leader guidance.
• Participate in line walks, workplace assessments, and audits; document observations and track corrective actions.
• Assist with industrial hygiene duties including noise, chemical exposure monitoring, and ergonomics.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of AgricultureAt Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer, Brevant, and Hoegemeyer, delivering performance farmers rely on.Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.Vylor is seeking Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Interns to support seed production facilities during summer 2027. Internship opportunities are available at our York, Nebraska and Tipton, Indiana production locations.As an EHS Intern, you will be assigned to one of these production sites and work alongside site leaders, EHS professionals, and production teams on safety, occupational health, and environmental initiatives.This hands-on internship is designed to help students build practical EHS capabilities, understand agricultural production operations, and contribute to projects that strengthen workforce protection, compliance, and continuous improvement. Some assignments may involve collaboration with or travel to additional production sites.What You Will DoEHS standards and compliance: Support the review, interpretation, and application of Vylor safety, health, and environmental standards under the guidance of a site EHS leader.Audits and field assessments: Participate in leadership line walks, workplace assessments, and first-party audits; document observations and help develop and track corrective actions.Industrial hygiene and ergonomics: Assist qualified EHS professionals with industrial-hygiene activities involving noise, chemical-exposure monitoring, ergonomics, and other occupational-health priorities.Training and communication: Support the development, updating, and delivery of safety-training and onboarding materials for employees and seasonal workers.Incident learning: Participate in near-miss and incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action planning under appropriate supervision.Continuous-improvement project: Plan and complete an EHS improvement project using applicable regulations, recognized practices, site data, and Vylor standards; present findings and recommendations to site or EHS leaders.Documentation and coordination: Maintain accurate records, organize project data, and communicate progress, risks, and follow-up needs to key stakeholders.Professional networking: Build relationships with EHS professionals and operational leaders across Vylor to learn about programs, resources, and career paths.QualificationsRequiredCurrently pursuing a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health and safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, engineering, public health, or a related fieldStrong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsDemonstrated attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, and sound judgmentAbility to collaborate with employees, leaders, and technical professionals in a production environmentProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointValid U.S. driver's license and ability to meet applicable company driving requirementsPreferredCoursework or experience related to occupational safety, environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, incident investigation, or risk assessmentExperience working in manufacturing, agriculture, laboratory, field, or other operational environmentsExperience collecting, organizing, analyzing, or presenting EHS-related dataDemonstrated leadership, coaching, or training experience through employment, coursework, or student organizationsSkills You Will NeedSelf-motivation and initiative to identify, propose, and complete supplemental tasks or improvements that support the site's EHS goals, with appropriate direction and approvalAbility to learn and use company-specific systems for EHS documentation, task completion, corrective-action tracking, and recordkeepingWork Environment and Other RequirementsInternship positions are based at Vylor's seed production facilities in York, Nebraska or Tipton, IndianaAbility to work in indoor and outdoor seed-production environments that may include heat, cold, wet or dry conditions, dust, noise, and uneven walking surfaces, with appropriate training and personal protective equipmentAbility to perform the responsibilities of the role, including walking through production areas, standing for extended periods, and completing field observations, with or without reasonable accommodationWillingness and ability to travel between assigned facilities when business needs requireCommitment to following all site-safety, environmental, information-security, and company requirementsWhat You Will GainMentorship from experienced EHS professionalsHands-on exposure to seed-production operations, EHS systems, and safety cultureExperience applying classroom knowledge to meaningful operational projectsOpportunities to strengthen assessment, data-analysis, communication, training, and project-management skillsConnections with EHS and operations professionals across multiple sites and functionsExposure to potential career pathways in EHS and agricultural operationsJoin Vylor to build practical EHS experience and help strengthen safe, responsible seed-production operations.Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.