Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Intern (Summer 2026)
Schreiber FoodsJob Details
Job Description
Job Category: Intern Job Family: Student Intern Job Description: As an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Intern, you will focus on supporting EHS initiatives, company objectives and plant-specific assignments. This role will provide you with valuable hands-on experience in EHS compliance, data management, and safety program development. This EHS internship is located at our plant in Richland Center, Wisconsin. Interns relocating more than 50 miles for the internship will receive a lump sum of $1,500. This position offers a set rate of pay of $20.75 an hour. What you’ll do: Collaborate with the EHS team to gather and analyze safety data, helping to develop safety metrics and reporting tools Assist in the development of a plant safety training plan, preparation of safety training materials in Articulate software, procedures, and documentation to support the company’s safety culture initiatives Participate in meetings and discussions with the EHS team to provide insights and recommendations and communicate to the plant EHS initiatives Assist in the development of Machine Specific Lockout Tagout procedures for plant equipment. Develop contractor/vendor EHS educational materials and tracking mechanisms. What you will need to succeed: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field Ability to work 40 hours per week during the summer of 2026 Ability to work at least 10 weeks of the summer, 12 weeks is preferred, with flexible start and end dates Strong research and data organization skills, with attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment Reliable transportation Internship benefits: Opportunity to complete real-world projects, participate in team meetings and contribute your ideas Exposure to different areas of the business around the world Internship program that includes engaging events and opportunities to build relationships at all levels Relocation assistance (for eligible internships) Rewards program for referring others Eight free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program Company-provided retirement contributions per year through our 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community Discounts on our products and more For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required. Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship. An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Want to be alerted of new openings? Sign in and click the cloud in the upper-right corner to view your profile. From there you can setup Job Alerts. Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, shelf-stable beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do. Life & Culture - We call ourselves partners – not employees – and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. Our common goals drive and energize us as we work together to be the best we can be. Caring is a huge part of who we are. We not only help each other grow; we take care of each other along the way. Whenever a partner is experiencing a hardship, it’s common for others to take the initiative to organize fundraisers to help support them through our Partners Helping Partners program. We also care about our communities and want to help make them better places to live every day. Who are we looking for? Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we’re on a journey together. It’s about more than a job. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. Like a family, we care deeply about each other
