Fall EHS & Operations Internship (Manufacturing Environment)

Description

Join a Mission That Matters — Enrich Lives with Butterball® Farms

At Butterball® Farms, we’re more than a butter manufacturer — we’re a purpose-driven organization committed to making a meaningful impact. For over 60 years, we’ve partnered with some of the world’s leading food brands to craft innovative, value-added butter products that bring quality and flavor to millions of tables. Yet what truly sets us apart isn’t just what we make — it’s why we make it. Our mission is simple and powerful: to Enrich Lives, inside and outside our walls.

Recognized as one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, Butterball Farms is where talent is developed, ideas are championed, and collaboration fuels results. We foster an environment where people are empowered to grow, contribute, and lead — because when our team members thrive, our business does too.

We operate as one team, united by shared values and a commitment to continuous improvement. We celebrate wins, learn from challenges, and consistently raise the bar as we evolve and scale. Every new voice strengthens our foundation and helps us build what’s next.

Our dedication to enriching lives extends beyond our products and into the communities we serve. We actively create opportunities for individuals who have been impacted by the criminal justice system, offering meaningful work and a pathway toward a new future. We believe in second chances, investing in potential, and opening doors that build stronger individuals, stronger families, and stronger communities.

At Butterball® Farms, purpose and performance go hand in hand — and the work we do together truly makes a difference.

Butterball® Farms is seeking an EHS Training & Manufacturing Engineering Intern to develop safety, manufacturing, and training materials, as well as support continuous improvement initiatives. The primary focus of this role is to enhance existing safety training videos and develop, record, and edit new training content for production employees. The intern will work with EHS, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to turn technical processes and safety requirements into clear, engaging training materials.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Training & Video Development

• Improve and organize existing safety training videos.
• Plan, record, edit, and produce new safety and operational training videos.
• Work with subject matter experts to develop accurate, engaging training content.
• Create supporting training materials, including graphics, presentations, and job aids.
• Help develop training for topics such as GMPs, PPE, machine safety, ergonomics, sanitation, and emergency procedures.

EHS & Manufacturing Support

• Support EHS initiatives, safety communications, and training.
• Assist with creating and updating standard work instructions and procedures.
• Support reliability and continuous improvement projects using RedZone and other systems.
• Work with Operations and Maintenance to identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on manufacturing and special projects.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in food manufacturing.
• Real-world experience in video production and safety training development.
• Exposure to EHS, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Reliability.
• Experience creating standardized work and visual training materials.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on employee safety and training.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Safety, Communications, Marketing or a related field.
• Must have completed sophomore year.
• Video editing experience with Adobe, Canva, CapCut, or similar software preferred.
• Basic video production experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear, easy-to-understand content.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Interest in manufacturing, safety, engineering, or continuous improvement.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Butterball Farms, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA).