Environmental Health & Safety, EH&S Intern (Summer 2026)

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

What we are looking for

We are seeking innovators, collaborators, and problem solvers. Our interns do not shy away from a challenge, and are looking for a chance to create a real impact with our company. Avery Dennison’s Internship/Co-Op Program has a single business focus to cultivate future talent for our rapidly growing organization. With a concentrated blend of experiential on-the-job learning, a dynamic environment, access to business leaders, and a supportive team of co-workers, peers, and supervisors, the Internship Program will provide you the opportunity to sharpen your skills and collaborate on a number of strategic projects.

We’re seeking an EH&S Intern to join our business in North America. You will be responsible for completing an assignment focused on process improvement initiatives and collaborating with plant leadership teams in our state of the art facilities. After a successful summer, an EH&S Intern will get hands-on experience in manufacturing.  Our summer internship program serves as a talent pipeline for our Early Careers Program in Environmental Health and Safety and throughout the organization.

The Early Career Program is designed to develop future leaders across our entire network, candidates must be open to future relocation. While this initial role is in Oak Harbor, future rotations or full-time placements within the Early Career Program could be located at any of our North America sites. We are considering individuals who are passionate and willing to travel and work in one of our sites across North America including any of the following:

• Rancho Cucamonga, CA
• Peachtree City, GA
• Mount Prospect, IL
• Greenfield, IN
• Lowell, IN
• Mentor/Painesville/Fairport Harbor, OH
• Miamisburg, OH
• Oak Harbor, OH
• Neenah, WI

What you will be doing

Assist the site EHS Manager with addressing opportunities for improvement primarily in four different areas:

• Review and update site EHS Programs, Policies and Procedures - which could include:

• Contractor/Vendor Safety

• Powered Industrial Trucks

• Cranes and Hoists / Lifting and Rigging Equipment

• Fall Hazard Control / Mobile Elevating Work Platforms

• Confined Spaces

• Fire Prevention

• Emergency Response Plan / Site Security 

• Hazard Communication Program

• Use of Aspire Systems

• Training of TL’s, TM’s, and Managers for incident reporting

• Metrics: tracking, input, etc.

• Chemical SDS catalog

• Brady 360 - LOTO Procedures

• Review/Update current procedures

• Develop Task-Specific procedures where appropriate and/or alternative risk mitigation procedures

• Projects

• Risk Assessments: Coating & Finishing assets

• Sustainability - review waste streams, seek recycling opportunities

• Cleaning Safety - study alternatives to IPA wipes (solvent saturated)

• Dock Safety Policy implementation

• Develop a simple Safety Observation system (within Black Flag or outside) to encourage more proactive reporting. 

What sets us apart

Avery Dennison’s Summer Internship Program is unlike any other with its emphasis on networking, community and support. From Day 1, networking is encouraged, promoted and expected within the program. As you are on-boarded with other summer interns and Early Careers Program associates from various tracks, you quickly develop a community  of individuals all committed to make sure you have what it takes to succeed.

A core component of the curriculum is the peer mentoring program. Paired with an Early Careers Associate or program graduate within the organization, the program focuses on the transition from college to corporate, leveraging strengths and defining your early career path.  

In addition as an organization that values diversity and inclusion, we welcome our Summer Interns to take an active role in our Employee Resource Groups(ERG’s).  ERG’s are a group of employees that help advance and promote diversity, cultural awareness and an inclusive work environment. Some of our ERG’s are Black Employee Resource Group (BERG), Elevate(Women’s Leadership Development), NEO Chinese Association, Unite(LGBT+), Veteran Employee Resource Group (VERG) and Voz Latina.

Internships at Avery Dennison are paid and relocation assistance is available to those that qualify.

What you will need to bring to the program

Avery Dennison has a long history of being an industry leader. Your history is important to us. It should include the following:

Education

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health and Science or Engineering with a focus on Environmental Studies, Sustainability, or manufacturing.

Preferred Experience 

• Previous internship/co-op experience or relevant work experience within EH&S or Manufacturing 

• Experience via student organizations, such as Engineers without Borders, Environmental Health and Sciences Association, American Society of Chemical Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers etc. 

• Volunteerism or similar activities

• Expected graduation of December or June of 2027. 

Travel

• Ability to travel 20% of the time 

*Must have reliable transportation to and from work

*Sponsorship is not available now or in the future 

Avery Dennison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Avery Dennison is a global leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions. The company’s applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major market and industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and 30,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers with insights and innovations that help make brands more inspiring and the world more intelligent.

The hourly rate for this position is $24.50 - $ 27.50 /hour  based off of where you are at academically.

The hourly rate above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.  

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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