Refresco · 9 hours ago
Safety Department Intern
Paw Paw, MI
Internship
Onsite
InternRefresco is a company focused on beverage manufacturing, and they are seeking a Safety Department Intern to support various functions within the safety and quality assurance areas. The intern will assist in daily production activities, process improvements, and compliance with food safety standards while gaining exposure to best practices in the industry.
Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageFood Processing
Responsibilities
Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts)
Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF)
Functions will vary based on department placement but may include:
Operations: Support daily production activities, assist in process improvements, and learn about high-speed manufacturing efficiency
Maintenance: Assist with equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and asset reliability projects
Quality Assurance: Support quality control testing, data collection, and compliance with food safety standards
Engineering: Assist with process optimization, equipment design modifications, and efficiency improvements. Support capital projects, data analysis, and troubleshooting to enhance manufacturing performance and reliability
Learning and developing people skills with an understanding of business acumen within a manufacturing facility
Manage a single assigned “project” that supports continuous improvement efforts
Comply with all safety regulations and company policies
Maintain documentation, reports, and logs relevant to the internship function
Shadow experienced professionals and gain exposure to best practices in beverage manufacturing
Qualification
Required
Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts)
Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF)
Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment
Interest in beverage manufacturing and industrial operations
Ability to support process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste
Ability to work in a hands-on environment and adapt to changing priorities
Follow all safety procedures, company policies, and regulatory requirements while on-site
Communication Skills (Written & Verbal)
Sound Judgement
Innovative Research and Application of Safety Concepts
Interpersonal Tactfulness
General Compliance Knowledge (General Industry)
Recently graduated or currently enrolled in good academic standing with a college or University pursuing a degree in Engineering, Business, HR, Supply Chain, Food Science, Finance, Safety, or a related field
GPA of 3.0 or greater within declared major
Must be at least 18 years old
You will be expected to work all hours requested by your supervisor, and complete all hours required by your university to receive credit (if applicable)
Physical Demands– Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight
Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time
Work environment – Work and environment fasted paced, requiring ability to remain focused under pressure
Mental Stress – There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, project management, accuracy or similar demands
Typical work week is Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m
Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation
Preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is preferred
Company
Refresco
Refresco is a global independent beverage solutions provider offering a wide range of products and packaging options.
Founded in 1999
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$432.76M2024-07-29Debt Financing· $432.76M
2022-02-22Acquired
2015-03-27IPO
Leadership Team
Vincent Delozière
Chief Commercial Officer / ExCom member
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