EHS Intern (Waste Recycling)

Location: Turnhout, Vlaanderen, Belgium; hybrid role requiring on-site presence at the Turnhout facility and allowing work from home 1 day per week

Compensation: 10 EUR per working day, plus commuting reimbursement and a mileage allowance according to company policy.

Company

hirify.global is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company operating in more than 50 countries with approximately 35,000 employees. The Turnhout site produces advanced adhesive solutions and supports sustainable manufacturing across industries including automotive, construction, medical, and personal care.

What you will do

• Coordinate and moderate the end-to-end site OGSM project focused on waste improvement, reduction, and prevention.
• Reroute waste streams away from general disposal toward higher-value recycling solutions.
• Map waste flows from generation points through final disposal and recycling processing to establish full traceability.
• Collaborate with site operations, Enterprise Lean Sigma teams, sustainability networks at other hirify.global sites, and external waste recycling partners.
• Organize regular project touchpoints, monitor milestones, assess progress, and identify opportunities, risks, and challenges.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Chemical or Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to map complex processes, analyze operational data, and establish traceability systems.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills for coordinating cross-functional initiatives and engaging with diverse teams.
• Proactive project management and organizational skills for tracking deliverables, identifying roadblocks, and maintaining momentum.
• Collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills for working with internal operational networks and external partners.

Culture & Benefits

• 3–6 month internship starting in January or February, with a minimum commitment of 3–4 days per week.
• Hands-on experience, real responsibility, dedicated mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and diverse workplace culture with flexible working hours.
• Meal allowance of 10 EUR per working day and access to an on-site canteen with affordable meals.
• Commuting reimbursement and mileage allowance according to company policy.