Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Intern

Job Description

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Nourish Your Future.

At Kerry, we’re obsessed with food and driven by an ambition to provide 2 billion people access to more sustainable nutrition. This isn’t a ‘typical’ program, because we believe you’re not a typical student. If you’re seeking responsibility, exposure to meaningful projects around the world, and have an open and flexible approach, then a career at Kerry could be the perfect fit. The world demands more nutritious, tastier, and sustainably produced food, and if you’re eager to help solve the food challenges of our time, we encourage you to apply now.

The food industry is constantly growing, and we pride ourselves on helping customers create better food, in a better way, for a better future. Kerry is a global company with numerous manufacturing facilities across North America. This 11-week summer internship program offers the unique opportunity to work and learn in real, impactful roles.

Program Dates: June 1, 2026, to August 14, 2026

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Overview

Kerry is deeply committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. We are also dedicated to producing safe, high-quality food products that consistently satisfy customer needs while complying with all applicable regulatory requirements. This internship position, focusing on Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), reports directly to the HSE Manager and involves carrying out responsibilities in accordance with Kerry’s organizational policies and applicable laws.

As an HSE Specialist Intern, you will be fundamental to our team, coordinating the implementation of Kerry’s HSE Safety policies and HSE plans, and ensuring the company remains compliant with all relevant legislation and requirements. This role will be based at our Jackson, WI plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and support the HSE Management System, providing advice and assistance to the HSE manager to effectively reduce site HSE risk.
• Support, implement, and/or maintain specific North American HSE programs and projects.
• Develop and implement safety initiatives aimed at continually improving overall safety performance and achieving objectives.
• Support the assigned site’s environmental/sustainability efforts, contributing to both achieving Zero Waste to Landfill and ISO 14001 certification.
• Provide assistance to the site with HSE policy development, HSE inspections & audits, fostering employee engagement at all levels, delivering HSE training, and leading HSE incident investigations.
• Actively live the Kerry values of Courage, Ownership, Inclusiveness, Open-mindedness, & Enterprising Spirit.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university in a health, safety, or environment-related field.
• Anticipated graduation date between December 2026 – May 2027.
• Knowledgeable about food chemistry, sensory, microbiology, food packaging, systems, and food engineering.
• Applicable food processing technology knowledge and statistical process knowledge.
• Legal Authorization to work in the U.S. – Sponsorships will not be provided for early career roles now or in the future.
• Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• All candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate for this internship opportunity.
• Ability to prioritize and manage different projects effectively.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability.
• Strong technical skills.

Competencies

• Hands-on, with a practical mindset.
• Flexible & resilient with openness to feedback.
• Ability to work within cross-functional teams.
• Responsible for assigned work with excellent communication skills.

Compensation Data

The starting wage for this internship is $20.00 an hour. Actual offers may vary depending on several factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, certifications, and location. We are accepting applications on a continuous basis until the 2026 cohort is full. The estimated application expiration date is April 1, 2026.

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).

Sponsorships will not be provided for this early career role now or in the future.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.