Safety and Process Improvement Intern chez Heartland Food Products Group

Scope:

Heartland Food Products Group is looking for a highly motivated, proactive and detail-oriented Safety and Process Improvement Intern to support our Safety team within our food manufacturing facilities. This unique cross-functional internship will provide hands-on learning opportunity supporting both Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives and Engineering projects. The intern will gain practical safety and engineering experience by assisting in projects which will reduce or eliminate identified hazards within the workplace therefore reducing the overall risk levels associated with such hazards.

This role is ideal for a student who is passionate about workplace safety and working to achieve a safer work environment primarily through engineered solutions.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities

General Responsibilities:

• Follow and utilize occupational and food safety regulations and security guidelines while also adhering to current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) in the execution and delivery of assigned internship projects, tasks and duties.
• Being able to fulfill internship assignments with a high level of independence utilizing EHS management for guidance, training and directive.
• Utilize multi-departmental and cross-functional collaborative efforts as needed to ensure completion of assignments.
• All other duties as assigned.

Safety Responsibilities may Include:

• Assist with the development, implementation, and review of EHS policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with regulation.
• Assist with the identification of safety hazards, inspections and audits to identify potential hazards or non-compliance.
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis; track and follow up on corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, production, quality, maintenance, training, etc.) to promote a safety-first culture.
• Support safety training initiatives by developing toolbox talks, safety alert materials, etc.
• All other safety duties as assigned.

Engineering Responsibilities may Include:

• Assisting engineers with the inclusion of regulatory and company standard safety components within capital projects, equipment upgrades and modifications, preventive maintenance programs, etc.
• Aiding in the awareness of the need for engineered solutions through completion of hazard assessments such as JHAs and risk assessments, ergonomics evaluations, machine guarding reviews, etc.
• All other safety-related engineering duties as assigned.

What You'll Gain:

• Real-world exposure to EHS and Engineering challenges and management practices in a regulated food manufacturing environment.
• Experience working cross-functionally with EHS, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Maintenance and Training teams.
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful and impactful projects that support ongoing  employee safety.
• Mentorship, professional development and networking opportunities through interactions with experienced EHS and Engineering professionals.

Qualifications

Physical Demands