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Wakefern Food Corp. · 4 hours ago

Occupational Safety & Health Internship

Elizabeth, NJ

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17/hr - $19/hr

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States, supporting its members' retail operations. They are seeking a motivated Occupational Safety & Health Intern to assist their safety team in ensuring compliance with workplace safety regulations and promoting a culture of safety.

Food and BeverageRetailRetail Technology

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Carly Costanza, MBA

Responsibilities

Support the implementation of safety programs and initiatives for the distribution center and retail sites as needed, within the scope of the Corporate Safety program

Assist in conducting workplace safety inspections and audits

Perform corrective action follow up to ensure continuous traction and successful closure

Help identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions; Collaborate with Safety Specialist and AP Investigators where needed (incident investigations, root cause analysis, and reporting)

Participate in safety training sessions and help develop training materials and recordkeeping

Maintain safety records, documentation, and compliance reports

Assist in ensuring compliance with OSHA and other relevant safety regulations

Develop Safety Topic Slide Feeds and other forms of communications

Conduct research on safety trends and best practices

Perform other duties as assigned by the safety team

Qualification

Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace Safety RegulationsAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft OfficeCustomer Service SkillsBilingual in SpanishCommunication SkillsTeamwork Abilities

Required

Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Public Health or a related field

Basic understanding of workplace safety regulations (OSHA, etc.)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written communication, verbal and presentation skills

Excellent teamwork abilities and customer service skills as demonstrated by previous work experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks and handle multiple tasks with strong attention to detail

Ability to support the implementation of projects, programs, and initiatives

Must be at least 18 years old

Must have completed 24 college credits with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or better

Will be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school for fall

Successful completion of a substance abuse test is required

Successful completion of a background check is required

Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint required)

Valid driver's license and flexibility with regard to travel required

Strong interpersonal, analytical and customer service skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively

Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presentation)

Ability to exhibit proper business etiquette when dealing with all levels of the organization

Preferred

Bilingual in Spanish

Previous work experience in a retail environment

Benefits

Vibrant Food Centric Culture

Corporate Training and Development University

Collaborative Team Environment

Educational Workshops

Networking Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Company

Wakefern Food Corp.

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Wakefern Food Corp. is employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services.

Founded in 1946

Keasbey, New Jersey, USA

10001+ employees

http://www2.wakefern.com

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