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Global EHS&S Intern (Summer 2023) - Westchester, IL

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Ingredion

Global EHS&S Intern (Summer 2023) - Westchester, IL

Westchester, IL
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Ingredion has an outstanding opportunity for a motivated student to join our Health, Safety, & Environmental Team. In this internship position, you will assist the Global Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) team in achieving world-class safety performance and protection of the environment through compliance and sustainability initiatives. We believe that this internship will provide you with real-life applications of what you have been taught in the classroom.

    AS A GLOBAL HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL INTERN, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

    • Being responsible for your personal safety and safety of co-workers

    • Reviewing the Global EHSS SharePoint Site and Microsoft Teams Meeting Site from a user-interface perspective. Determine how to best organize EHSS documents so the user can easily find the documents in a logical manner. Work with IT to make the necessary changes to make the site more visually appealing.

    • Analyze current finished product data sheets for MIE & Kst data. Perform review of current known material analyses and cross-reference with the above, developing a Gap Analysis output.

    • Organize all known product dust explosivity values (Kst, MIE, VOC, etc. data) into a format that is easily accessible and used by our facilities on a global basis (referencing known SKU numbers)

    • Organize facility Hazard Studies, Dry Thermal Reviews and PHA’s into an easy look-up structure. Work with sites to get copies of the above documents and then upload these to a central location (e.g. EHSS SharePoint Site) for cross-reference by all facilities

    • Special assignments or projects relating to EHS as needed.

    THE GLOBAL HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL INTERN POSITION IS WELL SUITED FOR YOU IF YOU:

    • Are well-organized, have efficient time management skills and show leadership potential through positive actions and thinking

    • Are a self-starter and can deal with ambiguity with a high standard of integrity and authenticity, along with being dedicated, creative, and having a strong will to succeed

    • Can deliver results in a very significant and dynamic environment to a variety of people at all levels within the organization

    • Are analytical with strong critical thinking and prioritization skills

    QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:

    • Progress towards a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety/Environmental (preferably), science, engineering or related discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0

    • Ability to work 40 hours per week during the summer internship term

    • An assertive, creative, and ambitious personality

    • Demonstrated analytical prioritization skills with developed time management and multi-tasking skills

    • PC skilled with word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet experience

    TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION, CANDIDATES MUST:

    • Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.

    • Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree Program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.

    • If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at www.ingredion.com/careers .

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, or disability status.

    RELOCATION AVAILABLE:

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  • Industry
    Food and Beverages
  • About Us

    Ingredion is a leading global ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals.

    We turn grains, fruits, vegetables and other plant materials into ingredients that make crackers crunchy, candy sweet, yogurt creamy, lotions and creams silky, plastics biodegradable and tissues softer and stronger. Our innovative ingredient solutions help customers stay on trend with simple ingredients and gluten-free or high-fiber foods that appeal to today's consumers.

    Grounded in our values of Care First, Be Preferred, Everyone Belongs, Innovate Boldly and Owner's Mindset, we employ approximately 11,000 employees around the world. Our customers operate in more than 120 countries and represent 60 diverse sectors, including food, beverage, paper and corrugating, brewing and other industries.