EHS Intern - Summer 2026

Job Description

Job Description

Bunzl North America is recognized as a Great Place to Work®! We are seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern  to join our team for summer 2026.

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern will support the EHS team with a primary focus on updating policies, procedures, and documentation, as well as assisting with audit templates and guidelines. This internship provides hands-on exposure to EHS programs, regulatory compliance, and corporate safety documentation in a professional business environment.

Department: Environmental Health & Safety
Duration: Summer 2026 (8-12 weeks, dates flexible)
Schedule: FT M-F 8am to 5pm (Onsite M-TH and remote on Friday)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing, updating, and organizing EHS policies, procedures, and related documentation
• Support the development and maintenance of audit templates, checklists, and guidelines
• Help ensure EHS documents are current, accurate, and aligned with internal standards and regulatory requirements
• Assist with document version control and formatting consistency across EHS materials
• Organize and maintain digital records and files within document management systems
• Collaborate with EHS team members and other departments as needed
• Participate in meetings, training sessions, and special EHS-related projects

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to format and edit professional documents efficiently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Interest in workplace safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship or coursework related to EHS, safety, or compliance
• Familiarity with audits, risk assessments, or regulatory frameworks (e.g., OSHA, EPA)
• Experience working with policy or technical documentation

What You’ll Gain

• Practical experience supporting EHS programs in a corporate setting
• Exposure to real-world safety and compliance documentation and audits
• Development of professional communication and documentation skills
• Mentorship from experienced EHS professionals

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non‑Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl North America operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… your career, our future.

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.

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