Future Opportunity Intern Environmental Health & Safety 2027 (Hershey, PA)

The Hershey Company • Lower Swatara Township, PA

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About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety Intern guides and assists a business unit in achieving its safety and environmental goals, objectives, and targets. The role examines work environments for physical, chemical, biological, and environmental hazards; recommends corrective actions and protective measures; and supports compliance with applicable safety and environmental regulations. The internship is available for Spring 2027, Summer 2027, or Fall 2027, and students must be able to complete at least one of those internship durations.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
• Zero years of safety or environmental experience required.
• Able to work well in a team environment.
• Detail oriented with strong computer skills.
• Understanding of key programs related to federal and state requirements, including Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), Material Handling, Lost Time Injuries (LTI), and Total Recordable Injuries (TRI).
• Able to complete a minimum of one internship duration: Spring 2027, Summer 2027, or Fall 2027.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Working knowledge of safety and environmental key programs.

Responsibilities

• Examine work environments for physical, chemical, biological, and environmental hazards or stresses.
• Define corrective actions to reduce stresses that impair worker health and efficiency.
• Evaluate areas for hazards and recommend improvements or protective equipment requirements.
• Assist with interpreting OSHA standards and regulations and maintaining a cooperative relationship with OSHA.
• Assist in developing and conducting health and safety training for supervisors and employees as needed.
• Provide technical expertise to the business unit on day-to-day operations, process changes or relocations, new processes, products, technologies, facilities, equipment, and interactions with contract personnel.
• Implement controls necessary to ensure compliance with current safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintain the business unit’s safety and environmental policy documents and introduce new documents as changes require.
• Conduct safety and environmental compliance audits and regulatory applicability reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern