Environmental Health & Safety Intern

Lamb Weston • Kennewick, WA

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About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety Intern at Lamb Weston will support the Environmental, Health, and Safety department, focusing on safety within manufacturing facilities. The intern will engage in various projects under the guidance of a mentor, conducting assessments and implementing corrective actions to enhance workplace safety. This role provides an opportunity to learn about the EHS field while contributing to continuous improvement efforts in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled or a recent graduate of a Bachelor's or Master's degree program related to Safety & Health or a related technical field (e.g., mechanical/industrial engineering).
• Preferred candidates are Juniors, Seniors, or Master's degree students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Demonstrated strengths in relationship-building and problem-solving.
• Continuous improvement mindset and methodology.
• Excellent verbal and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong computer competency, including experience with MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ergonomic assessments, machine safety assessments, or walking-working surface assessments using Lamb Weston assessment tools.
• Utilize the hierarchy of controls to implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) based on assessments.
• Track CAPA's to completion throughout the internship.
• Assist the onsite internal auditing committee in quarterly reviews of the EHS Framework elements.
• Participate in audits, including walk-throughs, employee interviews, and report development.
• Interact with hourly plant employees while assisting the Safety Manager with various projects.
• Shadow the onsite EHS team to gain insights into a career with Lamb Weston.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement efforts as a member of the EHS Team.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions
• Financial Planning Services
• Employee Stock purchase program
• Health Savings Accounts
• Life and Accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Program services - mental health and other concierge type services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees