Environmental Health & Safety; Distribution Center Intern—Summer

Position Overview

If you are looking for an internship that reflects the day‑to‑day of a full‑time associate and have an interest in supporting Environmental, Health, and Safety programs within supply chain and logistics, we invite you to apply to our internship program as a Health & Safety Intern!

Our Burlington

In 1972, Burlington Stores operated as a family‑owned coat business, and over the years, we expanded and transitioned to be one of today's leading off‑price retailers, operating in clothing, baby items, home goods, and much more. Centered on five tenets, “Our Burlington” defines who we are as an employer and what’s important to us as a team, and it guides us toward becoming an even stronger competitor in the off‑price channel.

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Our Internship Program

Our internship program is a starting point for a career journey at Burlington and here is a peek at what you can expect:

• A 10‑week summer program working with our Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team where you’ll lead and contribute to projects that support the safety of our distribution center associates.
• Hands‑on experience and responsibility working on projects that provide technical support and tactical execution of the Environmental, Health, and Safety programs.
• Direct mentorship from a current EHS Manager who will be your “buddy” for support and guidance throughout the program experience.
• A 100% on‑site experience and will require an ability to be on‑site every day at your assigned DC location.
• You’ll spend each day on your feet, actively engaging with your team on the warehouse floor. Candidates should be comfortable working in a physical, hands‑on setting.

Please note – this job is posted in multiple locations, please apply to only one.

Our Day in the Life of a Health & Safety Intern

• Serve as a safety representative for the supply chain, assisting the EHS Manager in coordinating and implementing assigned safety programs.
• Assist with conducting Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) for various tasks and positions throughout the distribution center.
• Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring, and optimization of safety, health, and hazardous materials and waste policies, practices, and procedures throughout the supply chain facilities.
• Ensure compliance with safety programs and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Support regular audits of the supply chain operations, including facilities, machinery, and safety equipment, to identify and remediate potential compliance issues, safety risks, and other opportunities for better safety practices.
• Conduct analysis and prepare recommendations for injury prevention, safety costs and initiatives.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to support supply chain safety training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and the use of safety equipment.

Our Safety & Compliance Interns

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Environmental Health Sciences, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or similarly related field).
• Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree between December 2026 and August 2027.
• Knowledge of current Federal and OSHA requirements.
• Certified or ability to be certified in CPR/First Aid/AEDs.
• Affinity for safety and helping others, analyzing technical and operational risks, optimizing processes in fast‑paced supply chain environments, and building a career in Environmental, Health, & Safety.
• Data‑driven problem‑solver who can build and maintain productive partnerships by living our core values.
• Ability to think critically with high attention to detail and listening, oral, and written communication skills.
• A self‑starter who takes initiative with a sense of curiosity, adaptability, and courage to always be a student of the business.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Openness to relocation for future career growth and promotional opportunities is strongly preferred.

Time on‑site is paramount to success in this role, as such, reliable…