Food Safety & EHS Intern – Manufacturing

Hershey; Illinois; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Intern for our Robinson, IL food manufacturing facility. This role focuses on implementing and improving safety and environmental programs in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities include inspections, assisting with corrective actions, evaluating sanitation and hygiene, and supporting OSHA/EPA regulatory applications. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety, Food Science, or a related field.
• Exposure to manufacturing or food production environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections of production areas to identify hazards specific to food manufacturing.
• Support corrective actions to mitigate risks and enhance worker safety.

Skills

Detail orientation

Team collaboration

MS Office

LOTO, HazCom, GMP knowledge

Education

Environmental Engineering

Safety Engineering

Occupational Safety

Food Science

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

The Hershey Company is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Intern for our Robinson, IL food manufacturing facility. This role focuses on implementing and improving safety and environmental programs in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities include inspections, assisting with corrective actions, evaluating sanitation and hygiene, and supporting OSHA/EPA regulatory applications. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.