What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Intern position at Seaboard Foods?
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting Safety Intern opportunity in our Guymon, OK office. As a Safety Intern you will gain knowledge and training with a 10 to 12 Week training program with Seaboard Foods' Safety team. Part of the Safety Intern program will be learning to monitor, implement, and provide oversight for the organization’s safety programs.
About Us
At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30 countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.
Responsibilities
Required
QUALIFICATIONS
The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
We have an exciting Safety Intern opportunity in our Guymon, OK office. As a Safety Intern you will gain knowledge and training with a 10 to 12 Week training program with Seaboard Foods' Safety team. Part of the Safety Intern program will be learning to monitor, implement, and provide oversight for the organization’s safety programs.
About Us
At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30 countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates safety programs, policies, procedures, facilities, and equipment to identify potential risks and implement safeguards and solutions
- Conducts routine internal audits to ensure all employees are knowledgeable and aware of all safety requirements and follow established policies and procedures
- Learning/Supporting EHS Management System (KPA)
- Leading Projects as assigned
- Conducts incident investigations to determine root cause and coordinates with management to put corrective actions in place to prevent future incidents
- Communicates and collaborates regularly with all levels of employees on a preemptive time frame to help drive the importance of safety and protection of employees
- Develops, maintains, and modifies safety procedures including job safety analysis for all positions within the organization
- Assists with development of safety training programs and in some instances conducts safety meetings with departments
- Assists Operations Safety Manager and other safety representatives to ensure all EH&S programs meet compliance with corporate and government guidelines, such as OSHA and EPA
Required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Pursuing a degree in a safety, environmental, or related field of study
- Must be detailed-oriented, self-driven, action oriented, and have ability to prioritize multiple tasks proactively and effectively
- Ability to effectively communicate with contributors at all levels within an organization
- Available for 10 to 12 weeks of your summer
The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility
- The employee will occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to climb ladders and platforms and enter confined spaces
- Work in cold and warm temperature environment
- Able to wear applicable personal protective equipment as needed
- Work environment includes a manufacturing environment and normal office environment as well as climate extremes found in the production operations
- The noise level in the work environment is dependent on which environment you are in.
- The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested. Must be able to work a flexible schedule as necessary
- Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
- 401K with company match
- Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
- Wellness Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee pork purchase program
Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
