Feed Mill/Swine Operations Safety Internship

Belstra Milling Co.; Indiana, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity is offering a Safety internship for 2027. This 10-12 week program supports safety across feed mill and swine farm operations, reporting to the Safety Team.

The ideal candidate is a current college student pursuing a related field, with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn about workplace safety and training in agricultural settings.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a related field of study.
• Strong communication skills and work ethic.
• Willingness to work in both indoor and outdoor agricultural/manufacturing environments.
• Interest in workplace safety, injury prevention, and employee training.
• Able to operate in dusty or strong-smell environments.
• Comfortable interacting with employees and supervisors across production, farm, mill, maintenance, and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety risk inspections and audits at feed mill and swine farm locations.
• Assist with safety training, onboarding, and safety meetings.
• Help develop and update safety procedures, checklists, and training materials.
• Support safety projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's License

Strong computer skills

Office and field work

Communication skills

Safety interest

Dusty/odor environment

Physical stamina

Education

Current college student in Safety/Occupational Health/Agriculture/Environmental Health

Job description

Description

Are you a current student looking for a Safety internship in 2027? If you have a passion for workplace safety and want to learn more about safety in agricultural operations, you’ll enjoy this internship. The Safety Intern will gain hands-on experience in the 10-12 week internship supporting safety programs across feed mill and swine farm operations and will report to the Safety Team.

A successful Safety Intern possesses a good understanding of workplace safety practices and procedures. They are enthusiastic, with excellent communication skills and work ethic, and have a strong desire to learn more about safety in agricultural operations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (included but not limited to):

• Conduct safety risk inspections and audits at the feed mill and swine farm locations
• Assist with safety training, onboarding, and safety meetings
• Help develop and update safety procedures, checklists, and training materials
• Support safety projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements

Skills and Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to walk, stand, climb ladders/stairs, and wear required PPE
• Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors and in agricultural/manufacturing environments
• Strong computer skills needed
• Comfortable working with employees and supervisors in production, farm, mill, maintenance, and transportation
• Interested in workplace safety, injury prevention, and employee training
• Work in a dusty/strong smell environment

Ideal Candidate:

• Current college student pursuing Safety, Occupational Health, Agriculture, Environmental Health, or a related field
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness to work in both office and agricultural production environments, and an interest in safety are preferred

Safety & Training Requirements:

Employees in this role are required to complete and maintain the following safety trainings, as applicable:

• General New Hire Safety Training
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Requirements