What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Safety (New Berlin, NY) position at Chobani?
Job Description
We are seeking a Safety Intern to join our team at our manufacturing plant. As a Safety Intern, you will gain exposure to and learn the technical assessments and analyses necessary for an impactful career in Occupational Health and Safety, Manufacturing Engineering, or Safety Engineering.
About this internship
This is an on-site full-time (40 hours/week), paid internship that runs approximately 9 weeks (June-August) at our New Berlin/South Edmonston, NY manufacturing facility. You will work closely with our Safety, Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to support our sites need for equipment and systems safety assessments, supporting our EHS Team with safety audits, monitoring plant safety programs, initiatives, and compliance inspections.
Responsibilities
- Conducting inspections of plant lockout tagout energy control procedures.
- Leading risk assessments by evaluating operator tasks and identifying opportunities to mitigate job hazards.
- Monitoring industrial hygiene.
- Conducting chemical inventory and auditing safety data sheet database.
- Performing data collection and analysis to assist in the execution of safety improvement initiatives.
- Reporting out findings and recommendations for continuous improvement to stakeholders.
- Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions.
- Developing training and instruction methods related to potential hazards and occupational safety measures.
- Providing support and input regarding the design and layout of workplaces, working sequences, the working environment, tools, and/or personal protective equipment.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in occupational safety, engineering, chemistry, environmental sciences, or other related fields.
- Ability to read technical specifications and drawings.
- Ability to organize and document large amounts of technical data.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively collaborate and build trusting relationships with others.
- Ability to complete deliverables within established timeframes and guidelines.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications, such as Word and Excel, and ability to quickly learn job-related technologies and tools.
About Us
Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers. Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world putting humanity first in everything it does.
