What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2025 Environmental, Health and Safety Intern position at Danone?
Short Intro and About the Job
Our Summer Internship Experience (SIE) is a 10-week program that allows students to dive into a project relevant to their studies to further their learnings. During our 10-week program, you will participate in trainings, development sessions, as well as lots of exciting programming.
The dates for our 2025 Program will be May 12, 2025 to July 25, 2025, and will consist of a 35-40 hour work week.
INTERN PROGRAM: The Danone North American (DNA) Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team is responsible for workplace safety, including implementing safety protocols, training programs and emergency response strategies to safeguard employees from occupational hazards including Lockout Tagout procedures, chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheet management, noise dosimetry, and operator training. The intern program aims to provide individuals with the opportunity to gain valuable EHS experience through real-world assignments, culminating in a presentation of project results to the Leadership Team.
LOCATION: West Jordan, UT, USA
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR INTERNSHIP:
- 10-week program immersed in the West Jordan, UT EHS Department
- 35-40 hour work week
- Opportunity to present findings/results to senior leadership at the end of the internship program
- Competitive compensation
- Access to a dynamic internship program including networking and social activities
ASSIGNMENTS MAY INCLUDE: The EHS Intern may assist in a number of project support roles in the EHS department. Specific project responsibilities will be identified 30-60 days prior to the start of the internship, based on business need and intern interest.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leverage knowledge and competence to complete projects using appropriate research, statistical methods, and technical reporting.
- Maintain stringent documentation
- Provide support to the Lockout Tagout manager to create missing LOTO procedures
- Audit current LOTO procedures to ensure accurancy
- Review our online database of SDS's to ensure all SDS's are file correctly with a view to replacing physical SDS binders at the plant
- Conduct noise dosimetry and update the Noise map of the plant to include new equipment and areas
- Assist with new hire orientation training and other EHS trainings are required
- Work with, and provide technical leadership, to cross-functions teams
About You
- It is preferred that the candidate be a JUNIOR or SENIOR, pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree, and have completed courses in Occupation and Environmental Health Sciences, Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related major
- Proven leadership, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Self-starter who takes initiative to identify areas of opportunity and take action
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills with a proven ability to handle multiple projects with conflicting deadlines
- A high level of competence in computer applications and the ability to use technology
- Ability to handle confidential information and use discretion within and outside of the organization
- Previous internship or work experience is highly preferred
- Interest in the consumer-packaging goods/manufacturing industry with the desire to start a career with Danone brands after graduation (strongly preferred)
About Us, We offer and What's next
At Danone, we believe that every time we eat or drink, we vote for the world we want. As a leading food and beverage company, we make healthy, sustainably-produced foods and beverages that nourish people’s lives. Some of our brands include Dannon, Activia International Delight, Silk, Oikos, So Delicious Dairy Free, Stok, Light Fit, Evian and more! And as one of the largest Certified B Corporations® in the world, we are committed to redefining success in business to ensure that through our brands we create real benefits for people, our communities, and the planet.
With headquarters in Broomfield, CO and White Plains, NY, Danone North America employs over 6,000 professionals in the U.S. and Canada, operating numerous manufacturing facilities across North America. Our team enjoys competitive compensation, leading benefits, and a shared commitment to business success and social impact. Join us at Danone North America to be part of a global team dedicated to promoting a healthier world through food.
Danone North America doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.
The base compensation range for this position is $24 per hour.
Salary : $24
