Workplace Safety & Health Intern
Garner, NC 
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Posted 12 days ago
Job/Internship Description
Butterball, LLC, one of America's most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices. We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company's measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success

The Workplace Safety & Health Internship offers a comprehensive experience across various projects supporting our Corporate Safety Department. Collaborating with both Corporate and Plant Safety Teams, you'll immerse yourself in Butterball's Safety-First ethos. Your tasks will involve crafting safety programs, procedures, and training materials. Additionally, you'll partner with Plant Safety Managers to execute strategies aimed at reducing workplace injuries and upholding regulatory standards.

As the Workplace Safety & Health Intern, you will have the opportunity to work on

  • Assist in the development of Corporate Health and Safety standards and programs.
  • Support development of standardized on-boarding program for new safety managers.
  • Support improvements to the Butterball Health & Safety Software platform.
  • Participate in Corporate Safety team meetings and Monthly Plant Safety Manager's conference calls.

Internship Location & Term:

  • Position is based out of our Headquarters in Garner, North Carolina.
  • Full-time summer internship (40 hours a week).
  • Onsite internship (5x a week in office).
  • Potential travel to plant locations in North Carolina, Arkansas, and Missouri.

What You Bring to the Table:

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Engineering Technology, or similar related safety degree with an expected graduation between December 2024 through December 2025.
  • Good communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills desired.
  • Proficiency in MS Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
  • Occupational safety coursework completed.
  • Some experience with safety regulatory requirements.
  • Reliable transportation for commuting to and from work locations.
  • Open to relocation to Garner, NC if not local to the area.

Intern Program Benefits:

  • Collaborate with senior leadership across the organization.
  • Networking opportunities.
  • Project based internship, hands-on assignments.
  • In-person and virtual sponsored events
  • Personal and professional development
  • Relocation & housing for non-local hires

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball's Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.

 

Position Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Full Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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