Position Title: Health & Safety Intern - Summer 2025 

Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Othello 

Requisition ID: 30837 

 

 

Potatoes. French Fries. Taters. You love them; we make them. In fact, we make 1/3 of the world’s frozen potato products, and if you have eaten fries this week, chances are, they were ours.

 

At McCain Foods, we know the importance that food plays in people's lives—the power it has to uplift and bring people, families, businesses, and communities together. Guided by our purpose to bring enjoyment to people's lives through great-tasting food, we believe that working together with our teams, business, and community partners will bring sustainable growth and positive change—today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.

 

As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in over 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do.

 

Students like you are important to us.  We aim to hire the best and brightest co-op students and interns, with the goal of having you join us as full-time employees upon graduation.  Our ideal student candidate is passionate, collaborative, willing to learn, and takes initiative.

 

Why join the McCain family?

You aren’t “just a student” at McCain; you will be treated like any other member of your teamWork with and learn from passionate leaders Our core values – Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality – shine through every day in everything we do Your experience at McCain is what you make of it – ask questions, network, take advantage of the opportunity to learn from our professionals

Position Summary

McCain is hiring a Health & Safety Intern to join us for the Summer of 2025. The position would start in May 2025 and work through August.

 

This position will be based onsite at our Othello, WA site.

The successful candidate will report to the Health & Safety Manager and partner closely with the Health & Safety, Training, and Production Teams and business leaders. This position is vital in supporting the implementation of our Risk Assessment and Digital Equipment Program. It will also provide front-line Support to our teams to plan, develop, implement, and train the new health and safety processes. This internship will support the improvement of our safety hazard identification and overall ownership of the safety programs and safety culture.

 

The Team

As part of the Health and Safety team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals in a fast-paced, highly motivated, and engaging environment while gaining real experience. You will learn from the best and leverage your skills to make a real impact on our Safety Culture in our Food Manufacturing Facility.

 

What You Will Be Working On

Implementation of our Risk Assessment and Digital Equipment ProgramParticipate in the planning, development, implementation, and training of the new health and safety processes for our teamsSupport the improvement of our safety hazard identification and overall ownership of the safety programs and safety culture.Ergonomic evaluations and how to incorporate these into the assessment process, utilizing AI to reduce risk 

 

What You Will Learn

Health & Safety Project Implementation experience and how to collaborate with key business stakeholdersGain insight into industrial manufacturing for Health & Safety Risk Identification, LOTO Processes and Procedures, and Digital Processes for operations.

 

What You Need to Be Successful

Enrolled in a University/College program, ideally focusing on Health and Safety/ Occupational Safety with an accredited institution. Results-orientated team player with demonstrated prioritization skills and problem-solving abilities.Tact and diplomacy - ensure professionalism when dealing with internal customers and outside vendors - the ability to build strong relationships.Proficiency in MS Office products.Excellent interpersonal, communication, planning, and organizational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.

 

What You Can Expect From Us

A supportive team that will encourage you to be and do your bestA safe and flexible working environment that promotes work/life balance The opportunity to be part of meaningful work and projects The opportunity to be part of our student community to connect with students across North America

 

Target Compensation Range

Salary Range: $48,000.00 - 52,000.00

 

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. The exact compensation will be determined within the range based on education/training, skill set, experience, and other organizational needs.

While this internship does not provide benefits, our permanent positions do include the following benefits for full-time employees starting on day one: medical, dental, and vision insurance.  Other benefits include:

401k Health Spending Account/ HRA & Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption & Infertility Assistance, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Reimbursement Assistance  Apprenticeship, Internship, & Coop support and opportunities

 

Fixed-term contract positions, including student roles, will be eligible for benefits if they are 6 months or longer in duration.

 

 

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.  As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. 
 
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
 
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Job Family: Student & Graduates; Manufacturing      
Division: NA Potato Manufacturing 
Department: ​Othello Safety and Security ​
Location(s): US - United States of America : Washington : Othello 

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.