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Environmental Health and Safety Internship

CompanyCharter Next Generation
LocationLexington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in implementing and maintaining Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs, collecting performance data, and supporting incident investigations and root cause analysis. Responsibilities also include participating in workplace inspections, maintaining regulatory documentation, and assisting with environmental compliance activities.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
948
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Charter Next Generation (CNG) is a leading producer of specialty films and sustainable material science solutions in North America—advancing the future of flexible packaging and other critical applications across the food, consumer goods, healthcare, and industrial markets. With 2,600+ employee-owners and 18 U.S. facilities, we combine world-class manufacturing with purpose-driven innovation to help solve global challenges: extending food shelf life, reducing waste, protecting products, and enabling a low-carbon, circular economy. Our purpose—Enhancing Lives for a Better World—guides everything we do, from the materials we engineer to the partnerships we build. Every day, our employee-owners show that every moment matters—bringing passion, care, and accountability to the work that powers progress. Through our company-wide call to “Own Your Moment,” we empower individuals to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful difference. Our award-winning GreenArrow™ portfolio includes recyclable, compostable, PCR-based, and low-carbon films—helping customers meet their most ambitious sustainability goals without compromising performance or quality. What sets us apart? Every employee is an owner. We operate with a distinctive 100% employee-ownership culture and are a proud partner of Ownership Works™—ensuring every team member shares in our success and drives it. This shared ownership fuels innovation, agility, and long-term value creation across every part of our business. In 2024, we achieved a significant milestone—producing over 1 billion pounds of film, with 86% designed for recyclability at the point of manufacture. Our progress reflects our deep commitment to sustainability and innovation at scale. We’re proud to be recognized by EcoVadis, CDP, and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for our leadership in climate action, transparency, and responsible growth.
About the Role

At CNG, we are owners. We empower every individual to make a significant impact — because every moment matters. Whether you’re starting your career journey or aiming for the next level, we foster a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated.


Why Join CNG?

Employee Ownership: Every employee receives equity shares, enabling you to participate in our company's growth and prosperity.

Work-Life Balance: We support true work-life integration for all CNG employee owners.

Career Growth: Advance your career within our expanding network of manufacturing facilities with comprehensive training and development programs.

Purpose-Driven Work: Help create sustainable packaging solutions that reduce food waste and protect our environment for future generations.

The Role

  • Assistin the implementation and maintenance of EHS programs, policies, and procedures
  • Help collect data for daily, weekly, monthly and YTD metrics to report to EHS leaders onsite
  • Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking
  • Participate in workplace safety inspections, job hazard analyses, and risk assessments
  • Help maintain required EHS documentation, permits, and regulatory records
  • Assist with environmental compliance activities such as waste management, air and water program support, and sustainability initiatives
  • Support the development and delivery of employee EHS training and communications
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and Lean initiatives related to safety and environmental performance
  • Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams on EHS-related projects
  • Perform other duties, as assigned, in support of the corporate and business unit’s EHS strategic plan

Schedule: 

  • Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (flexible)
  • Summer Internship


What You'll Do

At CNG, we empower the next generation of leaders who share our commitment to enhancing lives for a better world. Our interns drive real impact through hands-on experience, ownership of meaningful projects, and direct contribution to our sustainable solutions. You'll work alongside industry experts in a culture where curiosity thrives and courage is celebrated.

What You’ll Bring

Essential Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, ideally with a focus in Environmental Health and/or Safety or related field
  • Alternative majors considered: Manufacturing/Engineering, Public Health, Fire Science, Sustainability or Risk Management & Insurance
  • Strong interest in workplace safety and environmental stewardship

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships
  • Demonstrates curiosity, initiative, and sound judgment in problem-solving situations
  • Professional and positive attitude with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Proficiencyin Microsoft Office®, particularly Excel

Ready to Own Your Future?

Join a team where every voice matters, every contribution counts, and every employee shares in our success.

 Charter Next Generation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Learn More About CNG:

  • Visit our careers page: cnginc.com/careers
  • Discover our employee ownership program: cnginc.com/careers/employee-ownership
  • See what makes us different: cnginc.com/careers/why-cng

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Key Skills
Ehs Program ImplementationData CollectionIncident InvestigationRoot Cause AnalysisRisk AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceWaste ManagementSustainability InitiativesEhs TrainingContinuous ImprovementLean InitiativesCollaborationMicrosoft OfficeExcelTeamworkInterpersonal Skills
Categories
Environmental & SustainabilitySecurity & SafetyManufacturingScience & ResearchEngineering
Benefits
Equity shares