About the role#
This internship provides experience within the safety and occupational health team at our food and beverage manufacturing facility. You will work to identify safety gaps and improve process efficiency. The role is designed to help you grow as a professional and explore career paths within our global food supply chain.
What you'll do#
- Support the safety and occupational health team with daily operations.
- Assist in improving accident and illness prevention programs.
- Conduct hazard and risk assessments throughout the facility.
- Prepare and submit safety reports to management.
- Investigate accidents and track corrective actions.
- Participate in safety training sessions and promote safety awareness.
- Perform regular plant safety inspections.
- Assist in managing safety programs, including exposure control, hazard communication, respiratory protection, and hearing conservation.
- Ensure compliance with safety laws and company policies.
- Help set standards for personal protective equipment and machine guarding.
- Support the development of ergonomics programs.
- Review and approve new or modified equipment for safety.
- Help with Workers' Compensation and safety committees.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a four-year university or pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field.
- A minimum GPA of 2.5.
- The physical ability to lift 50 lbs or more.
Location & details#
- Location: Russellville, Alabama.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, part-time position.
About Pilgrim's
Pilgrim's is a food and beverage manufacturing company that focuses on the production of chicken and pork. The organization operates as a public company and maintains its headquarters in Greeley, Colorado. It employs over 10,000 people. The business specializes in food safety, quality, and consumer packaged goods.
How to get in at Pilgrim's
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