Safety and Process Improvement Intern

Heartland Food Products Group

. Follow and utilize occupational and food safety regulations, security guidelines, and current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) .

Posted 9/29/2026internshipIndianapolis • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Occupational Health & Safety principles, safety compliance, and engineering systems while effectively collaborating across departments to promote a safety-first culture. Proficient in conducting hazard assessments and supporting safety training initiatives.

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Occupational Health & SafetyOSHA RegulationsHazard AssessmentsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAnalytical Problem Solving

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Hard Skills

Safety ComplianceFood SafetyEHS Policies DevelopmentIncident InvestigationRoot Cause AnalysisSafety Hazard IdentificationRisk AssessmentsJHAsCGMPsPreventive Maintenance

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailSelf-MotivatedTask OrientedTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Industry Keywords

Food Safety RegulationsManufacturing ProcessesEnvironmental ScienceMechanical EngineeringIndustrial Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Follow and utilize occupational and food safety regulations, security guidelines, and current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs)
Complete internship assignments independently with guidance, training, and direction from EHS management
Collaborate across departments to complete assignments
Assist with development, implementation, and review of EHS policies, procedures, and programs
Assist with safety hazard identification, inspections, and audits
Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis; track and follow up on corrective actions
Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, maintenance, and training teams to promote a safety-first culture
Support safety training initiatives by developing toolbox talks and safety alert materials
Assist engineers with safety components in capital projects, equipment upgrades, modifications, and preventive maintenance programs
Support hazard assessments including JHAs, risk assessments, ergonomics evaluations, and machine guarding reviews
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
Interest in safety compliance, engineering systems, manufacturing processes and food safety
Familiarity with OSHA regulations
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently or as part of a team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and critical thinking/problem solving skills
Strong attention to detail
Very task oriented
Self-motivated
Must be able to physically perform climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
Must be able to work seated using a computer and phone for long periods of time
Must possess visual acuity to document company records
Continuous walking throughout Heartland facilities and properties, indoors and outdoors and in variable environmental conditions
Must be able to work at height and be willing to operate scissor lifts as needed
Ability to lift 40 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent compensation and benefits package
Mentorship, professional development and networking opportunities
Opportunities to contribute to meaningful and impactful projects that support ongoing employee safety