Safety Intern

Primary Purpose

As a Safety Intern at Mountaire Farms, you will gain hands-on experience in workplace safety and compliance within a dynamic food production environment. You will support key safety initiatives while conducting evaluations of critical processes. Projects will focus on identifying risks, strengthening compliance with OSHA standards, reviewing current onsite chemicals and corresponding Safety Data Sheets, and helping ensure a safe workplace for all employees.

Project Highlights

• Conduct a review of chemical processes to evaluate handling, storage, and employee safety practices, as well as reviewing chemical Safety Data Sheets.
• Assist in evaluating and updating Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, ensuring equipment safety standards are met.
• Support Confined Space Hazard Assessments, learning how to identify risks and recommend control measures.
• Participate in safety audits, inspections, and walkthroughs alongside plant safety professionals.
• Collect and analyze safety data to identify trends and propose improvements.
• Gain exposure to OSHA regulations, environmental health standards, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (maintenance, operations, and HR) to promote a strong safety culture.     

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled and pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university. (Preferably in field of study: Occupational Safety and Health experience)
• Valid Driver's license
• Must pass the Mountaire Motor Vehicle Record check
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Word                                                                   •   
• Work in a team environment, Self-Motivated and accepting of challenges and detail oriented 

Internship Program Requirements

• Complete assigned project identified by department mentor.
• Attend weekly seminar series across different Mountaire facilities.   
• Other duties as assigned.                                                
• All interns must be available to travel to Delaware during the last week of the program for final presentations (August 3 to 7, 2026).)
• All interns are required to complete a 10-minute presentation on their project at the conclusion of summer. Presentations will take place in Millsboro, DE at the Administrative Building during the week of August 3rd-7th.
• Anticipated weekly schedule for this internship is: 8am - 5pm.
• Housing available upon request

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