Onsite Brewery Environmental Compliance Co-op

Boston Beer Co.; Upper Macungie Township (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Beer Company is seeking a motivated Co-op to join the Environmental Health & Safety team at the Breinigsville, PA brewery. This six-month program runs January 4, 2027, to June 25, 2027, and is fully onsite.

You will support environmental compliance, industrial safety, risk management, and injury-reduction initiatives within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include regulatory monitoring, inspections, SOP development, safety reviews, and cross-functional collaboration to

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field.
• Must continue to be enrolled upon completion of the Co-op
• Strong attention to detail and an interest in environmental compliance and industrial safety.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to document findings clearly and maintain accurate compliance records.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Conduct environmental audits and inspections to identify potential areas of noncompliance and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the preparation and submission of required environmental reports.
• Maintain and update environmental compliance documentation, including inspection records, permits, and regulatory correspondence.
• Assist with environmental incident investigations and the development of mitigation strategies.
• Support regulatory compliance monitoring throughout the brewery.
• Perform serious injury and fatality (SIF) analyses in production areas.
• Participate in SIF reviews and help document identified risks, findings, and recommended corrective actions.
• Audit Safe Work permits for completeness and compliance.
• Review equipment-specific lockout/tagout (LOTO) documentation.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify opportunities to reduce workplace risks and improve safety practices.
• Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to environmental compliance and workplace safety.
• Participate in the development and implementation of environmental training programs for employees.
• Help ensure environmental and safety documentation remains accurate, organized, and current.
• Support ongoing improvements to compliance and injury-reduction programs.
• Partner with various departments to promote environmental awareness and operational best practices.
• Communicate inspection findings, documentation needs, and recommended corrective actions to appropriate partners.
• Support additional projects and responsibilities assigned by the Environmental Compliance Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

The Boston Beer Company is seeking a motivated Co-op to join the Environmental Health & Safety team at the Breinigsville, PA brewery. This six-month program runs January 4, 2027, to June 25, 2027, and is fully onsite.

You will support environmental compliance, industrial safety, risk management, and injury-reduction initiatives within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include regulatory monitoring, inspections, SOP development, safety reviews, and cross-functional collaboration to