Environmental Health & Safety Intern — Summer 2027

Job overview

The Environmental Health & Safety Intern role is onsite in Mentor, OH, with week-long travel assignments to Avery Dennison sites across North America as needed. Compensation is $25.50–$29 per hour. Avery Dennison develops materials science and digital identification solutions, and its internship program provides experiential learning and strategic project work. The intern supports environmental and safety process improvements by documenting waste flows, reviewing permits and compliance calendars, monitoring sustainability data, and collaborating with plant leadership. The work helps identify compliance gaps and opportunities to improve site processes.

What you'll do

• Travel to MG-NA sites and document waste generated, disposal methods, and receiving vendors
• conduct line-by-line permit reviews and site audits
• review compliance calendars
• monitor environmental and sustainability data for anomalies and negative trends
• collaborate with plant leadership on process improvement initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

environmental health & safety intern

mentor oh

avery dennison

summer 2027

environmental compliance

sustainability

waste management

site audits

process improvement

travel 10–20%

$25.50–$29/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) retirement savings with an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay and a 50% match on the first 7% of eligible pay contributed.

Why this role

Summer 2027 internship; requires pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in environmental health and science or engineering with a relevant focus; travel requirement is 10–20%.

About the employer

Avery Dennison is hiring for this role. Industry: Environmental Consulting Services. Sector: 54.