Environmental Health & Safety Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
We are seeking innovators, collaborators, and problem solvers. Our interns do not shy away from a challenge, and are looking for a chance to create a real impact with our company. Avery Dennison’s Internship/Co-Op Program has a single business focus to cultivate future talent for our rapidly growing organization. With a concentrated blend of experiential on-the-job learning, a dynamic environment, access to business leaders, and a supportive team of co-workers, peers, and supervisors, the Internship Program will provide you the opportunity to sharpen your skills and collaborate on a number of strategic projects. We’re seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Summer Intern to join our business in North America. You will be responsible for completing an assignment focused on process improvement initiatives and collaborating with plant leadership teams in our state of the art facilities. An Environmental Health & Safety Summer Intern will get hands-on experience in manufacturing. Our summer internship program serves as a talent pipeline for our Early Careers Program in Environmental Health and Safety and throughout the organization. We are considering individuals who are excited about working in Northeast Ohio, and willing to travel to our sites across North America for week-long assignments as needed.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health and Science or Engineering with a focus on Environmental Studies, Sustainability, or manufacturing.
- Comfortable with relocation now and in the future
- Ability to travel 10-20% of the time
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work
- Sponsorship is not available now or in the future
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship/co-op experience or relevant work experience in manufacturing
- Experience via student organizations, such as Engineers without Borders, Environmental Health and Sciences Association, American Society of Chemical Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers etc.
- Volunteerism or similar activities
Responsibilities
- Travel to each MG-NA site and complete a waste process flow matrix by documenting each waste generated, how it is disposed, and which vendor currently receives the waste.
- Conduct Line by Line permit reviews and audit each site, identifying gaps.
- Review and audit site compliance calendars for completeness and effectiveness.
- Monitor environmental and sustainability data for anomalies and negative trends.
- Collaborate with plant leadership teams in state-of-the-art facilities on process improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Savings: Avery Dennison supports your retirement readiness financially through company contributions to the 401(k) Plan. You receive an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
