Summary

As a Safety Intern at our manufacturing plant, you will get exposure to and learn the technical assessments and analyses necessary for an impactful career in Occupational Health and Safety, Manufacturing Engineering, or Safety Engineering. During your internship, you will work closely with our Safety, Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to support our site’s need for equipment and systems safety assessments, supporting our EHS Team with safety audits, monitoring plant safety programs, initiatives, and compliance inspections.  About this internship This is an on-site full-time (40 hours/week), paid internship that runs approximately 9 weeks (June-August) at our New Berlin/South Edmonston, NY manufacturing facility. Eligible for subsidized housing & travel stipend. Additionally, as a student associate there will be activities and events intended to help you grow your network, develop your professional skills, and immerse yourself in our company culture.

Responsibilities

During your internship experience, you may get involved in: •    Conducting inspections of plant lockout tagout energy control procedures. •    Leading risk assessments by evaluating operator tasks and identifying opportunities to mitigate job hazards. •    Monitoring industrial hygiene •    Conducting chemical inventory and auditing safety data sheet database. •    Performing data collection and analysis to assist in the execution of safety improvement initiatives. •    Reporting out findings and recommendations for continuous improvement to stakeholders. •    Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions. •    Developing training and instruction methods related to potential hazards and occupational safety measures. •    Providing support and input regarding the design and layout of workplaces, working sequences, the working environment, tools, and/or personal protective equipment.

Requirements

•    Be in pursuit of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in occupational safety, engineering, chemistry, environmental sciences, or other related fields. •    Ability to read technical specifications and drawings. •    Ability to organize and document large amounts of technical data. •    Strong written and verbal communication. •    Ability to effectively collaborate and build trusting relationships with others. •    Ability to complete deliverables within established timeframes and guidelines. •    Proficiency with MS Office applications, such as Word and Excel, and ability to quickly learn job-related technologies and tools.

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company’s philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets. For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.lacolombe.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.    Compensation Range: $26.00 - $33.00.