Safety Internship

Job Location: ​North Canton​

Company description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

About the Role:

Fannie May, a division of Ferrero USA, a confectional chocolate factory located in North Canton, Ohio, is looking for a Health & Safety Intern to assist the Health and Safety Manager with the development, implementation and management of the site health & safety systems in a proactively manner.  This individual will be responsible for studying leading & lagging indicators and implementing effective solutions, as needed with the guidance of the Health and Safety Manager. He or she will help to ensure compliance to government regulations, company policies, and promote continuous improvement with innovative solutions and creativity in mind.  This individual will support plant operations by educating employees on health & safety, monitors health & safety systems for all personnel working in the facility, and routinely interacts with employees in their work areas. 

This position is an INTERNSHIP that would Start end of May 2024 and will End at the end of August 2024. This is a 30 hours a week position and the schedule can be flexible. This is a PAID internship, however this position does not include; 401k, Health Insurance, Time off, ect. 

Main Responsibilities:

•    Assist in Managing accident investigation/root cause analysis for accidents and near misses.
•    Analyze incidents for root cause, severity and frequency. 
•    Maintain and monitor incident data within Ferrero Incident Monitoring System and make recommendations for prevention 
•    Maintain safety boards and/or communication tools up to date with pertinent health & safety information 
•    Supports the environmental sustainability initiative which helps to prevent costs due to waste, inefficiency, fines or legal matters and potentially increases sales as a good community member.

Who we are looking for:

• Strong analytical, investigative, and organizational skills 

• Must demonstrate good insight and ability to develop mutual solutions to challenges. 

• Able to work in a team environment. 

• Ability to organize and prioritize. 

• Ability to learn site relevant federal and state OSHA, NFPA, ANSI requirements. 

• Experience required: EHS Background in either form of schooling and/or current work practice.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world. 

Ferrero N.A. provides  equal employment  opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.