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Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we helpcustomers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.
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Why work for Dawn Foods?
PEOPLE. PRODUCTS. CUSTOMERS.
About the Job
Dawn's Inspire Internship Program offers students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of the Global Bakery Industry. With over 100 years of expertise, Dawn provides a platform for interns to experience our vibrant company culture, embrace our core values, and gain valuable knowledge for their future careers.
Dawn Inspire Internship Program interns will benefit from:
Exposure to various aspects of the business, including operations, marketing, finance, and more.
Opportunities to develop new skills and gain hands-on experience through meaningful projects and assignments.
Mentorship and Networking opportunities with professionals in the industry.
Direct connection with a Manufacturing Maintenance team in the bakery industry.
Exposure to bakery product manufacturing processes and equipment.
Work Eligibility & Travel Requirements: Hybrid internship - 3 - 4 days a week, onsite at our Jackson, Michigan Home Office.
Interns will be required to be on-site at the Corporate Jackson office from May 18 - May 21 for onboarding, and from August 4 - 7 for final presentations. These are mandatory in-person participation dates for the internship program.
What Does It Take to be an EHS Intern?
Below are the minimum qualifications for the Dawn Inspire Internship Program.
Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree, with an interest in working in the Consumer Product Goods or Food industry.
The candidate must be entering their junior year or beyond.
Current academic status must reflect good performance in relation to institutional academic standards.
Strong interest in the industry or field related to the internship.
Basic knowledge of relevant concepts, principles and tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
Adaptability and willingness to embrace feedback and eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
What Will Set You Apart?
Foundational knowledge of occupational health and safety (OHS) principles and regulatory frameworks (e.g., OSHA)
Understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment, job safety analysis (JSA), and safe work practices
Ability to interpret and organize data using systems or digital tools to support safety programs and documentation
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; interest in learning new platforms or tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and organizational awareness
Ability to collaborate professionally across departments and take direction from subject matter experts
Critical thinking and problem-solving mindset
Receptive to feedback and eager to contribute meaningfully to health and safety initiatives
What You'll Do as an EHS Intern
Conduct research on assigned topics and present findings to the team.
Collaborate with team members to brainstorm ideas and contribute to problem-solving efforts.
Shadow and learn from experienced professionals in your field of interest.
Actively seek opportunities to learn and develop new skills relevant to your career goals.
Take initiative to suggest process improvements and contribute innovative ideas.
Demonstrate the "Dawn Values" of Team Dawn and support our culture throughout the duration of the Internship Program.
Identified projects that you will be responsible for:
Assist in reviewing, formatting, and organizing occupational safety policies, procedures, and guidance documents for clarity and alignment
Support efforts to consolidate documentation into a central safety management system (e.g., policy library or intranet structure)
Aid in the development or refinement of safety training materials, presentations, and visual job aids for programs such as Ergonomics, Lockout/Tagout, Safe Behaviors & Safe Plan of Action, etc.
Utilize company tools and templates to assist with job safety analyses (JSAs), hazard assessments, and risk identification projects in coordination with EHS&S team members
Participate in safety-related research, benchmarking, and documentation cleanup efforts to ensure program consistency across sites
Collaborate with Corporate and Regional EHS&S team members on cross-functional initiatives, with exposure to manufacturing and distribution environments
Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
Required to exert physical effort in handling objects 25 pounds.
Normal setting for this job isofficeenvironment.
Note:The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.
Compensation
Undergraduate -... For full info follow application link.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability
