Environmental, Safety & Health – Intern

The Wenger Group internships offer students a unique exposure to many facets of technology and its relationship with agriculture.  The Wenger Group tailors the internship to meet both the student and company objectives for a mutually beneficial experience.  This position is ideal for a college student studying in the field of flock services to meet both student and company objectives for a mutually beneficial experience.

Who are we:
The Wenger Group, Inc. is a leading family-owned, professionally managed agricultural products, food and services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. The Company offers animal nutrition and feeds, specialty protein production, processing and marketing, on-farm protein production services, and ingredient procurement ranging from micro ingredients to grain and fertilizer. The group includes Wenger Feeds, LLC, Nutrify, LLC, Dutchland Farms, LLC, Risser Grain, LLC, and Hoober Feeds. Wenger Feeds is the largest multi[1]species commercial feed manufacturer in the mid-atlantic region, with over 78 years of production experience across 10 feed mills. Wenger Feeds is well positioned as the credible partner with its customers in sustainable and profitable protein production by way of its commitment to exceptional customer experience through inhouse innovation, research and analytical capabilities and established quality, safety and environment management systems certified by ISO for over 17 years.

What will you do:

• Ensure adherence to Wenger policies, methods, and disciplines.
•  Perform safety audits at different facilities.
• Assist with maintaining training materials/records and distribution as needed.
• Assist with integrating policies and procedures for new acquisitions.
• Learn and understand our Safety Video platform and serves as backup for distribution of videos.
• Train and learn the Safety Incentive Program.
• Assist with safety committee meetings (scheduling/minutes/presentations)
• Conduct training and/or inspections at any Wenger Group facility.
• Collect and Maintain, safety documentation and paperwork as needed.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets database, responsible for entry into Laserfiche.
• Learn process(s) involved in Arc Flash PPE testing/inspection.
• Ensure filing systems are maintained and current
• Perform any required scanning, coding, document uploading, or database entry as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Who are you:

• Currently enrolled in a college program

• 1-2 years of safety experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Motivated self-starter with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to set priorities with strong organizational & follow-up skills; Well-organized & detail-oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Safety knowledge a plus
• Open to continued education in safety process/certification as deemed necessary by management.
• Ability to work in a team environment with cross-departmental collaboration
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion

Perform any and all additional tasks given by management in safe efficient manner