Safety Intern

Ahold Delhaize USA; Salisbury (NC); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA invites interns to gain hands-on experience in Environmental, Health and Safety, supporting safety program development and compliance across our Salisbury and Charlotte area facilities.

This paid 12-week internship requires approval to work in the United States, with a hybrid work environment and a May–August timeframe. The role emphasizes mentorship, leadership exposure, and opportunities to present project results to company leaders.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety or related field.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Reliable transportation for site visits in the Salisbury/Charlotte area.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and update safety programs such as job hazard analysis, PPE assessments, and hazard communication programs including safety data sheet inventories.
• Update corporate emergency response plans and training material.
• Visit retail and corporate facilities in the Salisbury, NC and Charlotte, NC area.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Reliability

Education

Pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Internship

Job Requisition: 547471

Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive

Store Code: Safety & Environment (5157525)

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Internship Overview

Get an insider view of the fast-changing grocery retail industry while developing relevant business, technical and leadership skills geared towards enhancing your career. This paid Internship experience is an opportunity to help drive business results in an environment designed to promote and reward diversity, innovation and leadership. Our mission is to create impactful early talent programs that provide cohorts with meaningful project work, learning and development sessions, and mentorship opportunities.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be available from May 24, 2027, through August 13, 2027. We have a hybrid work environment that requires a minimum of three days a week in the office. Please submit your resume including your cumulative GPA. Transcripts may be requested at a future date.

• Approximate 12-week Internship session with competitive pay
• Impactful project work to develop your skills/knowledge
• Career assistance & mentoring in obtaining full-time positions within ADUSA
• Leadership speaker sessions and development activities
• One-on-one mentoring in your area of interest
• Involvement in group community service events
• Networking and professional engagement opportunities
• Access to online career development tools and resources
• Opportunity to present project work to company leaders and gain executive visibility

Department/Position Description

The primary purpose of the environmental, health and Safety department is to provide support and direction to the brands of Ahold Delhaize USA to protect associates and customers and the environment by eliminating or minimizing risks and hazards.

The intern will be responsible for developing, validating, and updating safety programs such as job hazard analysis, personal protective equipment assessments, and hazard communication programs including safety data sheet inventories. In addition, the position would assist in updating corporate office emergency response plans and training material. Work would involve visiting retail and corporate facilities in the Salisbury, NC and Charlotte, NC area.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety or related field.
• Knowledge of safety regulations including OSHA.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team.
• Strong Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Person must have reliable transportation as the position will be required to visit retail and corporate locations in the Salisbury, NC and Charlotte, NC area.

Individual cohort pay rates vary based on location, academic year, and position.

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $18.10 - $34.20

IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $20.00 - $37.80

At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.

Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.

Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.

We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.