Environmental, Health, & Safety Intern (Summer 2027)

Amcor • Erie, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Amcor is hiring 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; dates may be adjusted based on candidate availability and business needs. The intern will coordinate activities with the EH&S team relating to regulatory agencies, including OSHA, EPA, and DOT, and assist with creating and implementing internal policies. The role supports facility safety, regulatory compliance, training, documentation, audits, emergency preparedness, and continuous improvement. It requires working in a manufacturing setting and spending significant time on the production floor. The position reports to the Tooling Director.

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, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with 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

• Support facility systems and follow established procedures to help maintain a safe facility and respond to emergencies or potential emergencies.
• Observe, respond to, and report product, service, or quality-system non-conformities.
• Maintain security diligence, including control of key cards, preventing unauthorized facility entry, and proper maintenance and security of Amcor equipment.
• Pause activity and notify the Safety lead when potentially unsafe work environments or employee or supplier practices are identified.
• Initiate actions to prevent non-conformities and recommend or provide solutions through designated channels.
• Suggest continual improvements to 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 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 applicable regulatory and company 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.
• Complete primary duties and associated training, and perform additional duties and projects assigned by the EH&S team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 paid hours per year for full-time salaried employees
• Company-paid holidays, starting at 8 days per year and varying 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, subject to approval
• Discretionary annual bonus program, with initial eligibility dependent on hire date

What This Job Offers

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