Internship Dates: Full Time for approximately 12 weeks (May – August 2021)

As an Environmental Health & Safety Intern, you will: Gain knowledge and understanding of the business through hands on activities, coaching, and projects. A few learning opportunities include:

• Conducting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Assessments, authoring job hazard analysis, and ensure compliance of respiratory/fall protection
• Facilitating Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) orientations for new and existing employees, ensuring training(s) are current
• Performing weekly EHS reporting and injury follow-ups
• Leading with a high level of interpersonal tactfulness by verbalizing the needs of complex information such as Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) profiles
• Supporting and working alongside management on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning as you bring fresh ideas to the table
• Working cross-functionally with strategic partners internally and externally to present data, while compelling a convincing message, encouraging buy in, and tracking the tasks to the plant’s accomplishments
• Managing special projects (as needed) throughout the summer; researching and presenting findings verbally and written in an aesthetically appealing way

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have completed your Junior year at a credited College or University
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Have the desire and ability to work well both independently and cross functionally
• Are willing to engage others through strong communication and leadership skills
• Are an inquisitive individual that has a desire to gain knowledge through experience
• Ability to perform all duties required in both office and manufacturing environments wearing proper PPE
• Have reliable transportation to and from working location

In return, at American Foods Group you will find a winning culture that will invest in you and your future. A few perks and experiences you will gain:

• Earning a competitive wage
• Provided housing at no cost to you
• The opportunity to become exposed and develop knowledge and skills associated with the food processing business.
• Thrive in a teamwork environment, honing interpersonal skills, and formulate potential career opportunities.
• Manage various projects throughout the internship that are specific to your declared discipline.
• Earn academic credits though a supervised educational internship (if applicable).
• Learn specifically about American Foods Group and gain real work experience that you cannot achieve in the classroom.

NOTE: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

For further questions and/or concerns, please contact interns@americanfoodsgroup.com