EHS Intern

Company Statement

Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

Overview

Graham Packaging is seeking and EHS Intern for its Graham Technical Center in York, PA. 

 

 

Responsibilities

Goal of Program:

The goal of the EH&S Intern will be to enhance your technical and interpersonal skills while effectively reducing the safety and health risk to our employees and increasing compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Provide on-site EH&S support for the Graham Tech Center:
  • Conduct safety audits and compliance walkthroughs
  • Perform machine guarding assessments
  • Develop machine lockout/tagout energy control procedures
  • Conduct and track EH&S training sessions including:
    • Lockout/Tagout Authorized Person Training
    • Forklift Operator Training
    • Aerial Work Platform Operator Training
    • Personal Fall Arrest Equipment User Training
  • Attend and participate in location Safety Committee meetings
  • Assists with near-miss and accident investigations and corrective actions
  • Assist with EH&S communications, EH&S promotional activities (Safety Month), and rewards and recognition programs
  • Track, trend, and report out on leading and lagging EH&S Key Performance Indicators
  • Manage various EH&S databases including
    • Incident Reporting Database
    • SDS Management Database
    • Learning Management (Training Database)
  • Assist with 3rd party contractor management process

Example Projects:

#1 Working with Corporate EH&S professionals to evaluate hazardous energy sources on machines and equipment, develop and write task specific energy control (lockout/tagout) procedures to reduce the risk of fatal and serious injury to personnel performing servicing and maintenance work.

#2 Assist the Tech Center in an EH&S training needs evaluation and develop a training matrix (plan) to ensure all personnel receive the EH&S training as required by their job classification.  Assists Corporate EH&S professional and other Tech Center personnel in conducting the required EH&S training sessions.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements

What we’re looking for:

• Advanced Junior or Senior
• Major in Occupational Safety and Environmental Health, Safety Engineering, or similar program
• Fundamental knowledge of EH&S principles
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong written/verbal communication skills
• Basic knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DEP regulations
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision

Compensation Statement

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits Statement

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

EEO Disclaimer

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.