Role and Responsibilities

The role and responsibilities of an Intern – EHS are as follows:

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  Assist in developing/reviewing/revising safety and health programs, systems and procedures.
• Assists in monitoring/assessing hazards in the work area.
• Recommends improvement in processes, design, procedures and equipment to minimize hazards
• Works with others to investigate incidents
• Participates in workplace inspections and observations
• Assists in data collection and input of environmental, health, safety and training records
• Performs basic/routine duties in a wide range of environmental, health and safety disciplines to achieve compliance with the EHS standards along with federal, state and local regulatory requirements.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Qualifications for a position as an Intern - EHS include:

• Must be currently pursuing a degree and remain fully enrolled in a 4-year college or university during the duration of the internship.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Occupational Safety & Environmental Health or related field
• Fundamental understanding of OSHA General Industry standards
• Rising Junior or Senior preferred

Preferred Skills

• Self-starter, works independently, takes initiative.
• Flexibility: performing wide range of tasks, accepting new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking ability with strong attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

The internship program at Freshpet is designed to provide students with a learning experience that will give them an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge. The student will be provided extensive hands-on opportunities with a goal of applying what has been learned during their coursework to the working environment.

General Information

Housing Available - Muhlenberg College - https://www.muhlenberg.edu/eventservices/summercorporateinternshiphousing/