2026 Co-Op: Machinery Safety (6 months, January 2026 start)

A career in Environmental Health and Safety where none of us stand still.

As a Machinery Safety and EHS Co-Op at Haleon’s Guayama site, you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team driving both safety and operational efficiency. This role offers hands-on experience in risk assessments, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement projects—all while helping protect people and improving processes.

What will your individual contribution at Haleon be?

• Conduct machinery safety risk assessments by observing equipment operations and identifying hazards.
• Support safety system upgrades and equipment replacement projects, including pallet inverter and post hoist improvements.
• Collaborate with operators, supervisors, and engineers to propose and implement safety and efficiency controls.
• Document findings using structured templates and contribute to corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in Kaizen activities, OP LS training documentation, and Gemba walks to enhance process understanding.
• Work independently and cross-functionally, gaining exposure to packaging, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical environments.

Requirements:

• Pursuing a BSc in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering (third-year students preferred).
• Must have active student status for the duration of the Co-Op.
• Must be eligible to work in Guayama, Puerto Rico at the time of, and for the duration of employment. Employees will be required to furnish evidence of PR work authorization.
• Must be eligible to work onsite on a full-time basis during the Co-Op duration (40 hours/week) and provide their own funding for relocation and commuting.

Language requirement:

• Written and spoken fluency in Spanish and English.
• Due to the nature of the work tasks, applicants must be bilingual in Spanish and English (written/spoken) to be considered, as in their role the incumbent must work closely with external/internal stakeholders in other provinces/countries.

Location: Guayama, Puerto Rico

Expected Start Date: January 2026

Rate: $24.50

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We will review all applications continuously and invite selected candidates further to the recruitment process. We will close the offer down once we find the best match to the role.

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