Loss Prevention Intern at Agropur

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INVEST IN YOU The talents of our employees are our most important ingredient. We’re looking for committed people who are ready to work hard for the cause of better milk and a better world. In return, we offer a stimulating work environment where they can develop and apply their talents.

Be bold, aim for excellence and you will find what you are looking for during an internship at Agropur! We dairy you!

With us, our 7700 employees are the essential ingredient to our success!

Would you like to know who we are? https://info.agropur.com/agropur-internship-program

The Loss Prevention Intern works closely with the Safety Manager and other members of the Plant Leadership team on various tasks and projects to help ensure plant compliance with all rules/regulations. The Loss Prevention Intern helps ensure safe building and equipment upkeep as well as modeling and providing training on safe behavior for all employees.

What is this role?

• Ability to draft efficient but thorough policies and procedures, explaining technical details in plain language.

• Learn about the Agropur business model and how to champion a system of improvements that will increase employee safety and health.

• Acquire and apply current knowledge and understanding of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, and applicable laws pertaining to dairy manufacturing.

• Collect follow-up data to determine the effectiveness of implemented process improvements.

• Ability to draft efficient but thorough policies and procedures, explaining technical details in plain language.

Assignments will vary according to plant needs but could include:

• Identify and implement ways to make safety procedures and information available to employees.

• Update training modules and quizzes.

• Perform gap analyses for and update safety policies and procedures.

• Assist with incident and near miss investigations to identify causes and implement corrective actions.

• Participate in online or local professional development opportunities in order to ensure effectiveness of carrying out assigned duties.

• Validate Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.

• Validate Confined Space procedures.

• Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).

What you need to join our team

• Currently enrolled in an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s program in Occupational, Environmental Safety & Health; Risk Management; or related program as a candidate for graduation.

• Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations. 

• Results driven, bottom-line oriented, strive to exceed goals, and motivate self and others to achieve positive outcomes.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and field-specific software.

How Agropur invests in YOU

• Hourly wages can vary from $18 to $24 depending on your level of advancement and the program of study;

• Work in a plant in the dairy food industry;

• Work in close proximity with the internship supervisor;

• The schedule is 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday

• Must be able to travel to the work location.

Invest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you! 

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.