Safety Intern

Lindt & Sprüngli (Australia) Pty Ltd; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindt USA is offering a twelve-week Lindternship for undergraduate and graduate students to gain practical Environmental, Health and Safety experience in a consumer goods setting. Interns will be paired with a mentor, attend career development workshops, and participate in networking events to connect with team members.

You will gain hands-on experience analyzing data to reduce injuries, assess risks, and support safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency with a computer and with MS software.
• Previous experience implementing safety standards preferred.
• Experience leading lean manufacturing improvement initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and revise written environment/safety programs and procedures.
• Perform relevant inspections and audits.
• Respond to EHS related incidents and participate in incident investigation.
• Identify and correct safety and health deficiencies.
• Update chemical and hazardous materials inventory.
• Participate in the Safety Committee/Environment teams and conduct a training for the committee on a special topic.
• Lead an improvement initiative using the Risk Reduction or Accident Reduction Route.
• Lead initiatives related to Environment/Sustainability improvements.

Skills

MS software

Safety standards

Lean improvement

Education

Pursuing EH&S degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Who We Are

At Lindt, we are a global fast-growing consumer goods company, enchanting the world with premium chocolate. We are driven by our passion for excellence and go the extra mile ensuring that every Lindt experience is nothing short of exceptional. Our collective efforts are geared towards making a positive impact, not only in the world of premium chocolate but also in the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. Our company embraces a culture defined by the core values of Excellence, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Responsibility, and Collaboration, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment where these principles drive our success.

Who We Are

At Lindt, we are a global fast-growing consumer goods company, enchanting the world with premium chocolate. We are driven by our passion for excellence and go the extra mile ensuring that every Lindt experience is nothing short of exceptional. Our collective efforts are geared towards making a positive impact, not only in the world of premium chocolate but also in the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. Our company embraces a culture defined by the core values of Excellence, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Responsibility, and Collaboration, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment where these principles drive our success.

What To Expect as a Lindtern:

Our twelve-week Lindternship program offers hands-on experience allowing undergraduate and graduate students to gain practical skills and contribute to projects that directly impact our business. During the summer, interns will be paired with a mentor, attend professional career development workshops/sessions and attend networking events to meet additional team members.

Position Purpose:

Gain real Environmental, Health and Safety experience analyzing data to reduce injuries, reduce risk and maintain compliance. Upon completion of this assignment, you will have experience working in a Consumer Goods Manufacturing facility assessing risk and understanding the hazards that are present in our industry. You will gain practical experience leading a safety improvement team, participating in the Safety Committee, and updating safety SOP’s and systems.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• - Review and revise written environment/safety programs and procedures
• - Perform relevant inspections and audits
• - Respond to EHS related incidents and participate in incident investigation
• - Identify and correct safety and health deficiencies
• - Update chemical and hazardous materials inventory
• - Participate in the Safety Committee/Environment teams and conduct a training for the committee on a special topic
• - Lead an improvement initiative using the Risk Reduction or Accident Reduction Route
• - Lead initiatives related to Environment/Sustainability improvements

Qualifications & Requirements:

Experience:

• - Demonstrated proficiency with a computer and with MS software
• - Previous experience implementing safety standards preferred
• - Experience leading lean manufacturing improvement initiatives preferred

Skills & Knowledge:

• - Functional knowledge of manufacturing operations, and process flow.
• - Knowledge of basic safety standards and how to determine compliance
• - Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• - Must have solid written and verbal communication skills.

Education:

• - Persing a degree in Environments, Health and Safety Sciences

Total Rewards

Compensation: $20 an hour

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The company will not sponsor applicants for this positionfor work visas.

Lindt USA’s salary range reflects market rates based on our size, revenue, and location. Starting pay is determined using a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience as well as market conditions. A bonus and/or long-term incentive may be included as part of this compensation package.

Lindt and Sprüngli is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law. Applicants for this position must successfully pass a background screening and may be required to pass drug screenings as well.