About the role#
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Intern supports our team at the Reese Plant in identifying and reducing workplace risk. You will help strengthen regulatory compliance and improve our safety and environmental performance. This role provides hands-on manufacturing experience through site observations, risk assessments, and incident investigation support. You will also lead an improvement project and present your findings to site leadership.
What you'll do#
- Evaluate the work environment for risks and hazards.
- Support incident and near-miss investigations.
- Perform hazard assessments and recommend improvements to reduce risk.
- Assist with interpreting OSHA standards and environmental regulations.
- Partner with EHS and Operational teams to evaluate safety considerations during process or equipment changes.
- Conduct compliance audits and regulatory reviews.
- Participate in routine floor walks and hazard identification activities.
- Assist with Job Hazard Analyses, machine guarding, LOTO, PIT, ergonomics, and industrial hygiene initiatives.
- Analyze EHS data to identify trends.
- Support environmental compliance and sustainability efforts.
- Participate in safety committees and employee engagement activities.
- Assist with creating EHS training and communication materials.
- Complete a defined EHS improvement project and present results to site leadership.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Compliance, or a related field.
- 0 to 2 years of EHS-related experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Comfort working in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to identify hazards and communicate concerns effectively.
- Willingness to learn OSHA and environmental requirements.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Location & details#
- Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania, at the Reese Plant.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: This is an on-site, full-time, paid internship.
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is a manufacturer of snacks and confectionery products. Founded in 1894, the company is based in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It manages a portfolio of over 85 brands across the confection, salty, and functional snack categories. The organization employs more than 11,000 people and operates as a public company.
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