Future Opportunities Environmental Health & Safety Intern

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

Position Title:

Robinson - Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern - Food Manufacturing

Location:

Robinson, IL

Duration:

Spring 2027 - Spring 2028(Part-time during the school year, Full-time during the summer)

Position Summary:

Join our team to support the implementation and continuous improvement of safety and environmental programs within a dynamic food manufacturing facility. This internship offers hands-on experience in identifying risks, promoting a safety-first culture, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards that are critical to food production operations.

Position Requirements:

• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety, Food Science, or a related field.


• Experience: No prior experience required; exposure to manufacturing or food production environments is a plus.

Skills / Certifications:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment


• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools


• Familiarity with safety programs such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Hazard Communication (HazCom), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Preferred:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Understanding of food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, USDA) and environmental compliance standards

Core Competencies:

• Action Oriented


• Drive for Results


• Time Management


• Integrity & Trust


• Customer Focus


• Learning Agility


• Perseverance


• Safety Awareness

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine inspections of production areas to identify physical, chemical, and biological hazards specific to food manufacturing.


• Support the implementation of corrective actions to mitigate risks and enhance worker safety and product integrity.


• Assist in evaluating sanitation practices, allergen controls, and hygiene protocols from an EHS perspective.


• Help interpret and apply OSHA and EPA regulations within the context of food production.


• Participate in the development and delivery of safety training programs tailored to food manufacturing operations.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Maintenance, Operations) to support safe process changes, equipment installations, and facility upgrades.


• Maintain and update EHS documentation, including safety data sheets (SDS), incident reports, and environmental permits.


• Assist in conducting internal audits and preparing for external inspections related to safety and environmental compliance.


• Promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship across all shifts and departments.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.

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