Plant - EHS Internship

Winland Foods, Inc., based in Oak Brook, IL, is a global manufacturer of private label and branded foods for retail and co-pack customers. We use only the finest ingredients and ensure every product we make meets the highest standards of taste, quality and accessibility. Across all our food categories, we offer customers a range of premium and value solutions to meet the evolving needs of the consumers. We work closely with our customers to offer consumer-loved brands and custom private label products and create new innovative products. We specialize in pasta, sauces, syrups, dressings, jams and jellies, pie fillings, pita chips, dry dinners, dry baking ingredients, and more. We have 20 manufacturing facilities across the United States, Canada, and Italy.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

MO Lee's Summit

Job Type:

Administration

Job Posting Title:

Plant - EHS Internship

Job Description:

Position: Plant - EHS Internship

Location: 200 NW. Victoria Drive Lee's Summit, MO 64086

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Salary: $24.00 an hour

Perks: Paid Internship

Duration: Summer Internship - Mid/End may to Mid/End- August

This internship role is primarily responsible for providing EHS support to a plant-based organization with regards to all aspects of EHS including safety policy interpretation, safety management, investigations, EHS reporting, safety rewards and recognition. This position will also dedicate time to specific EHS special projects. 

 

Position Responsibilities:  

• Provide coaching and advice to management on effective ways to administer EHS programs. 

• Provide current and prospective employees with information about safety policies. 

• Actively participates in safety meetings and/or investigations. 

• Prepare safety records related to safety events, incidents, or audits. 

• Assist in implementing programs and policies to ensure EHS compliance. 

• Assists EHS Manager in the management of worker’s compensation process and other EHS initiatives. 

 

Skills and Experience:  

• General knowledge of state and federal OSHA laws 

• Effective and deliberate communication skills, both verbal and written 

• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) 

• Ability to effectively multi-task with a strong sense of urgency 

• Ability to work closely with EHS management and leadership teams 

• Highly motivated, energetic, hands-on 

 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Current enrollment at a graduate institution with a record of strong academic performance (overall GPA of 3.0 or higher/junior status). 

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.