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Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern based in Londonderry, NH.

Why Join the Lactalis Internship Program?

Our paid internships offer valuable hands-on experience and the chance to work alongside passionate teams dedicated to your success.

In this program, you will:

• Explore different areas of our business.
• Build your resume and expand your professional network.
• Learn directly from industry professionals.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment where your ideas matter.
• Help shape the future of our beloved brands.
• Enjoy free yogurt (of course!).

This is your opportunity to develop valuable skills, make a real impact, and take the next step toward an exciting future.

The Role: Make an Impact

The EHS Intern will support the implementation of Londonderry's environmental management system. The role includes developing a tool for tracking the facility's environmental objectives and assisting in preparing the site for Lactalis' internal ISO 14001 audit. Additionally, the EHS Intern will collaborate with the plant's operational supervisors and department managers to align duties with the company's goals and values. This role will report to the EHS Manager.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Support implementation of environmental management system (ISO 14001).
• Create a tracking tool for the facility's environmental objectives.
• Establish a continuous improvement process for environmental practices across all departments (e.g., production, maintenance).
• Organize and set up an environmental document control system.
• Ensure related facility documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Assist in facilitating emergency exercises related to the plant's major environmental assets.
• Support environmental change management in all departments.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Flexibility with hours may be necessary depending on the project needs. However, the target is a 40-hour week.
• To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) will be provided.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.
• This position requires physical presence in the office.
• Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and well-being of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company's overall performance and success.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Currently enrolled as a college junior, senior or graduate student pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• 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.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

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. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

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