Environmental Health & Safety Intern (Year-Round)

Schreiber Foods, Inc.; Fairview (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real-world projects

Global exposure

Relocation assistance

Counseling sessions

401(k) contributions

Job summary

Schreiber Foods, Inc. is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Intern for our Fairview Plant in Carthage, MO. You will support EHS initiatives, gather safety data, and help develop training materials using Articulate.

The role focuses on data management, risk assessments, and safety program development, with opportunities to contribute to global safety culture initiatives. Requires current enrollment in a related degree and the ability to work 40 hours weekly in summer 2027.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field with a graduation date of May 2027 or later
• Ability to work 40 hours per week during the summer of 2027, and 15-20 hours a week during the semester
• Strong research and data organization skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the EHS team to gather and analyze safety data, perform risk assessments, and prioritize corrective action plans
• Assist in the development of a plant safety training plan, preparation of safety training materials in Articulate software, procedures, and documentation to support the company’s safety culture initiatives
• Participate in meetings and discussions with the EHS team to provide insights and recommendations and communicate EHS initiatives to the plant
• Assist in the development, auditing, and training of Machine Specific Lockout Tagout procedures for plant equipment
• Assist in audit preparation for EHS compliance

Skills

Data analysis

Data management

Risk assessment

Safety program development

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field

Tools

Articulate

Job description

Job Category: Temporary/Other Job Family: Intern Job Description: As an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Intern, you will focus on supporting EHS initiatives, company objectives and plant-specific assignments. This role will provide you with valuable hands-on experience in EHS compliance, data management, and safety program development. This position will be fully onsite at our Fairview Plant in Carthage, MO. This position offers a set rate of pay of $20.75 an hour.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with the EHS team to gather and analyze safety data, perform risk assessments, and prioritize corrective action plans.
• Assist in the development of a plant safety training plan, preparation of safety training materials in Articulate software, procedures, and documentation to support the company’s safety culture initiatives
• Participate in meetings and discussions with the EHS team to provide insights and recommendations and communicate EHS initiatives to the plant.
• Assist in the development, auditing, and training of Machine Specific Lockout Tagout procedures for plant equipment.
• Assist in audit preparation for EHS compliance.

What you will need to succeed

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field with a graduation date of May 2027 or later
• Ability to work 40 hours per week during the summer of 2027, and 15-20 hours a week during the semester
• Strong research and data organization skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment
• Reliable transportation

Internship benefits

• Opportunity to complete real‑world projects, participate in team meetings and contribute your ideas
• Exposure to different areas of the business around the world
• Internship program that includes engaging events and opportunities to build relationships at all levels
• Relocation assistance (for eligible internships)
• Rewards program for referring others
• Eight free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Company-provided retirement contributions per year through our 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community
• Discounts on our products and more

For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.

In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, shelf‑stable beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do.

Life & Culture

We call ourselves partners – not employees – and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. Our common goals drive and energize us as we work together to be the best we can be. Caring is a huge part of who we are. We not only help each other grow; we take care of each other along the way. Whenever a partner is experiencing a hardship, it’s common for others to take the initiative to organize fundraisers to help support them through our Partners Helping Partners program. We also care about our communities and want to help make them better places to live every day.

Who are we looking for?

Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we’re on a journey together. It’s about more than a job. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. Like a family, we care deeply about each other