Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Internship

Lactalis US Yogurt is currently seeking candidates to join our Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Team.

Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do.

If you're looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!

At Lactalis US Yogurt, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE! You may be just the perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company.

Ready to Launch Your Career? Join Us as an Intern at Lactalis US Yogurt!

Internship Program

Our paid internships offer valuable hands-on experience, allowing you to work with passionate teams on impactful projects. Explore areas like marketing, sales and procurement while building your resume, expanding your network, and learning from industry professionals dedicated to your success. At Lactalis, your ideas matter-help shape the future of our brands in a collaborative and innovative work environment (with free yogurt, of course!). This is your chance to develop valuable skills, make an impact, and take the next step toward an exciting future.

Position: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Internship

Location: Onsite at our Londonderry, NH location

Duration: 3-months (full time during Summer 2025) OR 6-months (part time late spring, transitioning to full time during Summer 2025)

From your PASSION to ours

Reporting to the EHS Manager, you will assist the EHS department in implementing ISO 14001, an environmental management standard that helps companies improve and standardize their processes to better manage their environmental responsibilities. You will support various process improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Support implementation of environmental management system (ISO 14001).
• Develop environmental standards and policies with measurable goals.
• Establish a continuous improvement process for environmental practices across all departments (e.g., production, maintenance).
• Organize and set up an environmental document control system.
• Support environmental change management in all departments.

Learning Opportunities

Hands-On Experience

• Contribute to implementing environmental programs in a real-world manufacturing setting.
• Assist with ISO 14001 certification at our Londonderry site, including training from a certification body and internal experts.

Practical Skills Development

• Work on environmental programs such as Waste Management, Stormwater, and Chemical Management.
• Gain exposure to manufacturing processes like 5S, KPIs, Utilities, and Document Control.

Professional Growth

• Strengthen key soft skills, including cross-functional collaboration, project coordination, and presentation abilities.
• Build a foundation for your future career through mentorship and meaningful projects.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Junior or Senior standing preferred, but open to other academic levels.
• Basic understanding of environmental regulations and compliance standards (e.g., ISO, EPA, OSHA).
• Ability to analyze data related to environmental performance and sustainability metrics.
• Strong attention to detail when performing audits, inspections, and maintaining compliance documentation.
• Approach tasks with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities and a degree of ambiguity.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including EHS professionals, operations personnel, and engineering teams.
• A "sponge" mentality-quick to absorb new information, techniques, and feedback.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to support report writing, training documentation, and team collaboration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Ready to bring your passion, expertise, and story to our team? Apply today to start your journey with us!

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.