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Georgia Pacific · 4 weeks ago

Georgia-Pacific Safety Internship Program - Summer 2026

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$28/hr - $30/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Georgia-Pacific is a leading manufacturer and marketer of building products and related chemicals. They are seeking Safety Interns for a 12-week summer program to gain real-world experience in safety functions and responsibilities at manufacturing locations.

Paper & Forest Products

No H1B

Responsibilities

Occupational safety

Occupational health

Industrial hygiene

Fire safety / hazardous materials

Process Safety

Environmental safety

Emergency preparedness

Construction safety

Interact with experienced EH&S professionals who will help you connect your classroom learnings to a real-world manufacturing site

Streamline safety processes and procedures

Participate in incident investigations, chemical monitoring, or safety inspections

Gain experience in safe work practices, emergency response, and support our vision of injury-free operations

Understand, develop, and apply Principle Based Management™

Qualification

Occupational safetyIndustrial hygieneEnvironmental safetyEmergency preparednessProcess SafetyFire safetyAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsExcelLearn softwareOccupational Safety degreeEnvironmental Health degreeInterpersonal communicationCollaborative teamworkEffective communication

Required

Enrolled in a degree or alternative program. (e.g., 2-year technical college program, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.)

Ability to relocate per program requirements

Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2027

Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

Preferred

Analytical and organizational skills

Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks

Interpersonal communication and collaborative teamwork

Effective oral and written communication skills

Proficiency in Excel, Access and other Microsoft applications is preferred

Ability to learn new software applications quickly

Enrolled in an Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Environmental Safety Management, Emergency & Disaster Management, or related Engineering degree program

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plan that comes with prescription drug coverage and expert resources including second opinions and surgery support as well as weight and diabetes management

Access to a tax-free savings opportunity for healthcare expenses (Health Savings Account)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for professional mental health counseling, financial and legal consultations and concierge-level support for work-life balance like helping finding child, elder or pet care - at no cost to you