Environmental Health & Safety Internship (Summer 2027)

Foremost Farms; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Company-provided housing

Team building events

Hands-on learning

Leadership exposure

Presentation to leadership

Job summary

Foremost Farms is offering a hands-on internship program in Wisconsin designed to provide real‑world experience and meaningful projects.

Interns will work on strategic initiatives, including safety analyses, sustainability KPIs, and plant operations, with opportunities to present outcomes to executive leadership at the internship conclusion. The role is hybrid or on-site, located near Middleton, WI.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer applications.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel to Foremost plant locations, up to 75% per week.
• Must be available to work from early June 2027 through early to mid‑August 2027.
• Based near our Middleton, WI headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Conducting machine guarding inventories and labeling.
• Completing LOTO inventories and labeling.
• Updating Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and Hazard Safety Analyses (HSAs).
• Identifying sustainability opportunities related to environmental KPIs, including energy, water, and wastewater.
• Mapping wastewater discharge throughout our plants.

Skills

Strong communication

MS Office proficient

Highly organized

Willing to travel

Education

Undergraduate student (related field)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

FOREMOST FARMS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

At Foremost, our internship program has two primary goals: bringing fresh ideas and innovative thinking to our organization while providing students with meaningful, hands‑on experiences that support their professional and career development.

Our internships are designed around real business needs and meaningful projects that align with each intern’s academic background, skills, and career interests. Depending on the role and project, interns may work on‑site or in a hybrid environment. Interns have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals, tackle real‑world business challenges, and make a meaningful contribution to Foremost’s success.

We are committed to creating a supportive, engaging learning environment where interns are encouraged to ask questions, share ideas, and take ownership of their work. Throughout the summer, interns gain valuable professional experience, develop new skills, and build connections that can help prepare them for their future careers.

INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES & PROJECTS:

As a Foremost intern, you’ll have the opportunity to work on strategic, real‑world projects that may include:

• Conducting machine guarding inventories and labeling
• Completing LOTO inventories and labeling
• Updating Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and Hazard Safety Analyses (HSAs)
• Identifying sustainability opportunities related to environmental KPIs, including energy, water, and wastewater
• Mapping wastewater discharge throughout our plants

BENEFITS OF INTERNING AT FOREMOST:

• Competitive compensation

• Company‑provided housing, if needed

• Fun and engaging team building and networking events

• Hands‑on, real‑world learning experience

• Opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals and industry leaders

• Opportunity to present your work and project outcomes to Foremost’s executive leadership team at the conclusion of your internship

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in a related field

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer applications

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Willingness to travel to Foremost plant locations, up to 75% per week

• Must be available to work from early June 2027 through early to mid‑August 2027

• Based near our Middleton, WI headquarters

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Junior or Senior class standing

• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career related to the internship