EHS Intern

Printpack • Newport News, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The EHS Intern will support both Newport News and Williamsburg VA plants, and report to the EHS Manager. This is a summer internship position, expected to last approximately 10-12 weeks.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university as a Sophomore or greater
• Candidate would preferably be pursuing a degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Safety, or related field
• GPA of 3.0 or better preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to understand and interpret safety regulations and standards
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis
• Team collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must pass pre-employment assessment
• Drug screening required
• Background check required
• Ability to work across multiple facility locations (Williamsburg and Newport News)

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship or co-op experience in manufacturing environment a plus

Responsibilities

• Continue SafeStart education and reinforcement training at Williamsburg facility
• Support launch and rollout of SafeStart program at Newport News location
• Assist with training material development and employee engagement activities
• Facilitate safety training sessions and workshops
• Collaborate with Newport News Safety Team on comprehensive safety audit reviews
• Conduct follow-up analysis on audit findings and corrective action tracking
• Review and analyze Near Miss incident reports to identify common risk factors and trending patterns
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on safety performance metrics
• Analyze safety performance data and metrics from both facilities
• Support development of comprehensive FY27 safety plan and goal-setting
• Assist with benchmarking and best practice research
• Participate in safety improvement programs/projects including behavioral observations and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k)
• matching gift program
• employee assistance programs
• educational assistance
• service awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees