Eh&S Intern

EH&S Intern

Why Byrne

At Byrne, we foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, and professionalism. Our greatest strength lies in the exceptional talent and dedication of our team members across every part of the organization. We value their contributions and ensure they're recognized, rewarded, and compensated in ways that reflect their impact and expertise.

Pay and Benefits

• Hourly Range - $21.00 - $27.00 per hour
• Competitive bonus programs
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available day 1 of employment
• Supplemental benefits available on day 30 of employment
• Eligible for 401 (k) with a company match available on day 90 of employment
• Educational Support via tuition reimbursement and scholarship program

Work Shift and Location

6750 Benedict Road W East Syracuse, NY 13057

Monday - Friday 8am-430pm

Job Overview

The EH&S Intern plays a key role in executing assigned EH&S tasks. This includes gaining hands-on experience working with other EHS professionals and manufacturing operations personnel at all Byrne Supply Chain Organization (SCO) locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Work together with the plant site management team and the Corporate EHS team to support the implementation of effective site safety and health programs.
• Report food safety problems and initiate action to support Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements by maintaining food safety and food quality.
• Communicate effectively between shifts and other departments.
• Complete safety inspections at all Byrne (SCO) locations.
• Complete environmental inspections (storm water, chemical bulk storage, petroleum storage, etc.).
• Develop and update EHS procedures.
• Perform personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments
• Complete and update Job Hazard Analyses.
• Complete Safety Observations and manage data associated with the Decision-Based Safety Management program.
• Develop and update equipment-specific lockout-tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Perform industrial hygiene sampling.
• Create sound maps for Byrne manufacturing facilities.
• Prepare and update emergency plan information (evacuation routes, emergency lists, etc.).
• Participate and eventually lead Root Cause Analysis investigations of employee injuries.
• Track Safety Action Items to ensure timely completion.
• Prepare and update safety training and education information.
• Research and help select EHS software solution.
• Manage Cooling Tower data to meet Department of Health requirements.
• Collect and manage data required by site environmental permits and registrations (air, waste transport, wastewater treatment, etc.).
• Complete calibrations of EHS monitoring equipment.
• Prepare environmental reports, e.g. EPA Tier 2 and EPA TRI.
• Issue Site Safety Permits (Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, etc.).
• Other EHS duties as assigned by EHS Leadership.

Min. Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Currently pursuing a degree in a field related to EHS.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic knowledge of EHS principles is a plus.

Byrne

Headquartered in LaFayette, Byrne is a Central New York-based dairy company with a legacy spanning over 90 years. Its operations include an extended shelf-life (ESL) and ultra-high temperature (UHT) pasteurization plant in DeWitt, as well as an ESL manufacturing facility in Cortlandville. Byrne also maintains warehouse facilities in Syracuse and East Syracuse, along with a dedicated ice cream center in Syracuse. As a recognized industry leader, Byrne continues to drive innovation at the forefront of dairy processing and product development.