Environmental, Health, & Safety Intern (Summer 2027)

Amcor • Erie, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Amcor is seeking a full-time summer Environmental, Health, and Safety intern at its Erie, Pennsylvania facility. The internship is anticipated to run from May 17, 2027, through August 13, 2027, with dates subject to adjustment based on candidate availability and business needs. Reporting to the Tooling Director, the intern will coordinate with the EH&S team on regulatory matters involving agencies such as OSHA, EPA, and DOT, and assist with creating and implementing internal policies. The role supports EH&S programs, regulatory compliance, employee training, safety audits, emergency preparedness, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. The intern will spend significant time on the production floor and collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing setting and spend significant time on the production floor.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship, co-op, project, or coursework experience related to EH&S, manufacturing, engineering, or industrial operations.
• Familiarity with safety auditing, risk assessments, incident investigations, or hazard-recognition processes.
• Knowledge of occupational safety regulations and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience analyzing data and preparing reports or presentations.
• Exposure to safety management systems, continuous-improvement methodologies, or lean manufacturing concepts.
• Experience leading school, volunteer, or extracurricular projects demonstrating initiative and leadership.
• Strong presentation and training-facilitation skills.
• Interest in pursuing a career in Environmental Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Use caution and support facility systems to help ensure facilities are free of safety events.
• Respond to emergencies or potential emergencies according to established procedures.
• Observe, respond to, and report product, service, or quality-system non-conformities.
• Maintain key-card control, prevent unauthorized facility entry, and properly maintain and secure Amcor equipment.
• Pause activity and notify the Safety lead when potentially unsafe work environments or employee or supplier practices are observed.
• Initiate action to prevent product, service, or quality-system non-conformities; recommend or provide solutions through designated channels.
• Suggest continual-improvement actions for products, processes, facilities, or systems and verify implementation of solutions.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining EH&S programs, policies, and procedures.
• Create and update EH&S documentation supporting regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
• Support safety training through content development, scheduling, delivery, and recordkeeping; create and co-facilitate safety and environmental training sessions.
• Conduct PPE, machine-guarding, and other facility safety compliance audits.
• Identify hazardous conditions and behaviors and assist in developing corrective and preventive actions.
• Gather, analyze, and report data for monthly EH&S metrics and performance tracking.
• Maintain EH&S records and documentation in accordance with OSHA, EPA, company, and other applicable requirements.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, including drills, response planning, and program evaluations.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams on EH&S initiatives.
• Assist with capital-project safety evaluations and prepare supporting documentation and presentations.
• Perform additional duties and projects assigned by the EH&S team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees.
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year; the number may vary by location.
• Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement, dependent upon approval.
• Discretionary annual bonus program, with initial eligibility dependent upon hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree