Environmental, Health & Safety Intern

Interfor; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary living allowance

Competitive intern compensation

Job summary

Interfor in Longview, WA seeks an Environmental, Health & Safety Intern to apply classroom knowledge in a real manufacturing setting. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, gain practical EHS skills, and contribute to safer, more sustainable operations on site.

This on-site internship runs May for 4–8 months. You’ll inspect, audit, analyze data in Excel (SQL/Tableau a plus), develop procedures, and collaborate with site teams to drive improvements while experiencing both office and

Qualifications

• You are enrolled in a post-secondary program related to Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or Public Health.
• You are committed to maintaining a safe work environment without compromise.
• You are comfortable analyzing information and using Microsoft Excel; experience with SQL or Tableau is an asset.
• You communicate clearly and can organize findings into practical documentation or recommendations.
• You are curious, detail-oriented, and comfortable asking questions to better understand risks, requirements, and processes.
• You are willing to work in both office and industrial environments, including spending time on the mill floor.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental, health, and safety initiatives across a manufacturing operation.
• Assist with inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and compliance activities.
• Review and analyze safety or environmental data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Help develop or update procedures, training materials, and EHS documentation.
• Contribute to project work by reviewing requirements, identifying gaps, and recommending practical solutions.
• Collaborate with employees and leaders across the site while gaining experience in both office and industrial environments.
• See firsthand how EHS programs help protect people, improve processes, and support responsible operations

Skills

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Tableau

Education

Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Environmental, Health & Safety Intern,Longview, Washington

Ready to take what you're learning in school and put it to work? At Interfor, we're looking for future leaders who are curious, hands-on, and eager to learn. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, build practical skills, and gain a better understanding of how environmental, health, and safety practices support our people and operations. If you enjoy asking questions, analyzing information, and helping create safer and more sustainable workplaces, this could be the summer opportunity for you!

This is an on-site internship with an anticipated start date in May. Ideally, you'll be available for a 4- to 8-month term.

What We Offer

At Interfor, you won’t spend your internship watching from the sidelines. You'll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and build experience you can carry into your future career. We offer competitive compensation for interns, including:

• Salaries starting from $3,700 per month (based on your year in school and previous experience).
• Temporary living allowance for interns moving to the area for the role.

What You’ll Do

• Support environmental, health, and safety initiatives across a manufacturing operation.
• Assist with inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and compliance activities.
• Review and analyze safety or environmental data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Help develop or update procedures, training materials, and EHS documentation.
• Contribute to project work by reviewing requirements, identifying gaps, and recommending practical solutions.
• Collaborate with employees and leaders across the site while gaining experience in both office and industrial environments.
• See firsthand how EHS programs help protect people, improve processes, and support responsible operations

What You Offer

• You are enrolled in a post-secondary program related to Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or Public Health.
• You are committed to maintaining a safe work environment without compromise.
• You are comfortable analyzing information and using Microsoft Excel; experience with SQL or Tableau is an asset.
• You communicate clearly and can organize findings into practical documentation or recommendations.
• You are curious, detail-oriented, and comfortable asking questions to better understand risks, requirements, and processes.
• You are willing to work in both office and industrial environments, including spending time on the mill floor.

Who We Are

At Interfor, our culture is built on integrity, respect, and collaboration. We believe in giving students meaningful experience, supporting career development, and operating sustainably to support both our people and our planet. Come spend your summer learning, contributing, and discovering where a career in environmental, health, and safety could take you. Learn more at interfor.com.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a background check. In addition, as a federal contractor, all applicants offered a position must successfully pass a preemployment drug test including the testing of cannabis. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.