About the role#
This internship supports the Environmental Health & Safety team at our Lumber Bridge facility. You will focus on improving energy control programs and managing hazardous energy in a manufacturing environment. You will work with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to ensure safety procedures are accurate and effective.
What you'll do#
- Conduct hands-on reviews of equipment and hazardous energy sources to strengthen Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance.
- Revise and develop LOTO standard operating procedures.
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Safety teams.
- Attend a weekly seminar series at various facilities.
- Complete mid-way and final internship evaluations.
- Present a summer project presentation in Millsboro, Delaware, during the week of August 2-6, 2027.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Safety Management, Safety Engineering, OSEH, EHS, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- A valid driver's license.
- Ability to pass the Mountaire Motor Vehicle Record check.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site internship based in Lumber Bridge, North Carolina.
- The program runs during the Summer of 2027.
- This is a full-time, paid position.
About Mountaire Farms
Mountaire Farms is a family owned company that produces chicken products. Founded in 1914, the business operates across Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and Arkansas. It is the fourth largest poultry company in the United States and employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people. The company manages various stages of production including feed mills, hatcheries, and packaging.
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