What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health & Safety Intern position at Fair Oaks Foods?
Job Title:EHS Intern
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Department:Environment Health & Safety
Reports to Title:Senior EHS Manager
Position Summary
The EHS Intern will gain hands-on experience in occupational safety within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role is designed to support the EHS team in enhancing workplace safety culture, improving compliance processes, and driving engagement in safety initiatives. The intern will take on meaningful projects that contribute to both professional development and organizational safety goals while working alongside line-level employees and floor leadership.
Responsibilities
The intern will work on a variety of safety-related initiatives, including:
Routine Safety Functions
Work is performed in a manufacturing and office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Must be able to lift 50lb and must have knowledge of computers and be proficient in word and Excel.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Fair Oaks Foods assures equal employment opportunity in all its hiring and employment policies and practices, which include all aspects of employment, such as recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, demotions, layoffs or terminations, compensation, benefits, training, company-sponsored education, social and recreational programs or events, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. These policies and practices are administered without regard to “legally protected categories” such as: race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or sexual orientation, pregnancy status or medical conditions related to childbirth, and/or any other factor protected by law.
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FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Department:Environment Health & Safety
Reports to Title:Senior EHS Manager
Position Summary
The EHS Intern will gain hands-on experience in occupational safety within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role is designed to support the EHS team in enhancing workplace safety culture, improving compliance processes, and driving engagement in safety initiatives. The intern will take on meaningful projects that contribute to both professional development and organizational safety goals while working alongside line-level employees and floor leadership.
Responsibilities
The intern will work on a variety of safety-related initiatives, including:
Routine Safety Functions
- Conducting safety walkthroughs to identify and address potential hazards.
- Assisting with employee onboarding and training, reinforcing safety policies and procedures.
- Digitizing, updating and organizing safety files, ensuring documentation aligns with regulatory and company standards.
- Developing and auditing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) to enhance risk identification and control measures.
- Reviewing and improving Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for enhanced safety in equipment maintenance.
- Collaborating with floor leadership and employees to increase participation in the Safety Committee and enhance overall engagement.
- Assisting in the development of safety communication strategies, including training materials, toolbox talks, and digital resources.
- Exposure to OSHA regulations and compliance requirements in a real-world setting.
- Experience conducting risk assessments and safety audits.
- Training in SafetyChain software (if applicable) and exposure to industry safety documentation practices.
- Opportunity to develop leadership and communication skills through direct engagement with employees and committees..
- Preferred Fields of Study: Occupational Safety & Health, Business, Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or IT (depending on candidate background).
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective communication skills for working with employees at all levels, including floor leadership.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative on projects.
- Bilingual skills in Spanish or Malayalam preferred
Work is performed in a manufacturing and office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Must be able to lift 50lb and must have knowledge of computers and be proficient in word and Excel.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Fair Oaks Foods assures equal employment opportunity in all its hiring and employment policies and practices, which include all aspects of employment, such as recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, demotions, layoffs or terminations, compensation, benefits, training, company-sponsored education, social and recreational programs or events, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. These policies and practices are administered without regard to “legally protected categories” such as: race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or sexual orientation, pregnancy status or medical conditions related to childbirth, and/or any other factor protected by law.
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