Safety Intern

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food .

Michael Foods, Inc. located in the Village of West Jefferson, OH, is located just minutes from the western suburbs of Columbus and about 20 minutes to the west of downtown. We are proud to be Michael Foods’ most recent greenfield project, producing high quality protein shakes serving people all around the world. It’s our honor to continue our strong commitment to our employees, our community, and our environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Safety Internship position is involved in day-to-day activities of the department;
assisting in coordination and preparation of reports, training manuals and programs along
with many other duties relating to plant safety.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Safety Intern will learn the practical application of:

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  Monitor and analyze data such as, safety inspections, exposure level testing,
  injuries, safety incentive program, SDS program, etc.
• Participate in safety audits and inspections as directed by the safety manager.
• Assist with investigation of unsafe acts/conditions, ergonomic incidents, and
  injuries.
• Coordinate committee meetings- such as safety committee, ergonomics team, first
  responder team and haz-mat team among others.
• Assist in the communication of safety to employees through group meetings,
  conferences, orientations, newsletter, etc.
• Follow MFEPC Safety Policies as well as OSHA regulations to help enforce safe work
  practices.
• Compile data and generate reports by entering data into computer, determining
  information to include in reports, verifying data and distributing reports to
  appropriate parties.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and
  ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions
  or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel
  safety.
• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• An Associate degree (A.S., A.A.) or two year technical training beyond high school
  in basic office skills, computer operations, bookkeeping/accounting or human
  resources, with a minimum of 1 year of related experience; or an equivalent
  combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the
  essential duties of the job
• Currently enrolled in a related field (i.e. general safety, HR, business, etc.).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Access, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Have a good understanding of OSHA standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work and may
  not include all the duties associated with this position.