EHS Intern (Any City, Michigan, United States) at Dawn Foods

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Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

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Why work for Dawn Foods?

PEOPLE.  PRODUCTS.  CUSTOMERS. 

About the Job

Dawn’s Inspire Internship Program offers students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of the Global Bakery Industry. With over 100 years of expertise, Dawn provides a platform for interns to experience our vibrant company culture, embrace our core values, and gain valuable knowledge for their future careers.

Dawn Inspire Internship Program interns will benefit from:

• Exposure to various aspects of the business, including operations, marketing, finance, and more.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and gain hands-on experience through meaningful projects and assignments.
• Mentorship and Networking opportunities with professionals in the industry.
• Direct connection with a Manufacturing Maintenance team in the bakery industry.
• Exposure to bakery product manufacturing processes and equipment.

Work Eligibility & Travel Requirements: Hybrid internship – 3 - 4 days a week, onsite at our Jackson, Michigan Home Office.

Interns will be required to be on-site at the Corporate Jackson office from May 18 - May 21 for onboarding, and from August 4 - 7 for final presentations. These are mandatory in-person participation dates for the internship program.

What Does It Take to be an EHS Intern?

Below are the minimum qualifications for the Dawn Inspire Internship Program.

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree, with an interest in working in the Consumer Product Goods or Food industry.
• The candidate must be entering their junior year or beyond.
• Current academic status must reflect good performance in relation to institutional academic standards.
• Strong interest in the industry or field related to the internship.
• Basic knowledge of relevant concepts, principles and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace feedback and eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.

What Will Set You Apart?

• Foundational knowledge of occupational health and safety (OHS) principles and regulatory frameworks (e.g., OSHA)
• Understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment, job safety analysis (JSA), and safe work practices
• Ability to interpret and organize data using systems or digital tools to support safety programs and documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; interest in learning new platforms or tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and organizational awareness
• Ability to collaborate professionally across departments and take direction from subject matter experts
• Critical thinking and problem-solving mindset
• Receptive to feedback and eager to contribute meaningfully to health and safety initiatives

What You'll Do as an EHS Intern

• Conduct research on assigned topics and present findings to the team.
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm ideas and contribute to problem-solving efforts.
• Shadow and learn from experienced professionals in your field of interest.
• Actively seek opportunities to learn and develop new skills relevant to your career goals.
• Take initiative to suggest process improvements and contribute innovative ideas.
• Demonstrate the “Dawn Values” of Team Dawn and support our culture throughout the duration of the Internship Program. 
• Identified projects that you will be responsible for:
• Assist in reviewing, formatting, and organizing occupational safety policies, procedures, and guidance documents for clarity and alignment
• Support efforts to consolidate documentation into a central safety management system (e.g., policy library or intranet structure)
• Aid in the development or refinement of safety training materials, presentations, and visual job aids for programs such as Ergonomics, Lockout/Tagout, Safe Behaviors & Safe Plan of Action, etc.
• Utilize company tools and templates to assist with job safety analyses (JSAs), hazard assessments, and risk identification projects in coordination with EHS&S team members
• Participate in safety-related research, benchmarking, and documentation cleanup efforts to ensure program consistency across sites
• Collaborate with Corporate and Regional EHS&S team members on cross-functional initiatives, with exposure to manufacturing and distribution environments

Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects 25 pounds.  
• Normal setting for this job is office environment.

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

Compensation

Undergraduate - $26/hr

Graduate - $28/hr

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An Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID: 37427