Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
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Job Title:  Environment, Health & Safety Intern
Travel Required?:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  04/09/2026

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #175972 - Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Reports To: EHS Manager / EOHS Leader

About the Role Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? At Colgate-Palmolive, our dependable household brands and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about. As an Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern, you will gain hands-on experience driving a culture of safety, compliance, and well-being on our manufacturing floor. You will actively participate in risk assessments, support internal audits, and help facilitate safety campaigns, making a tangible impact on the daily lives of our plant personnel.

What You Will Do (Core Responsibilities)

Audits, Assets & Compliance

  • Conduct assessment and asset verification, ensuring strict compliance with financial policies and maintaining the housekeeping of the asset master list.

  • Assist the team with internal audit preparations, conducting walkthroughs, and providing valuable observations and recommendations.

  • Assist with the preparation, data tracking, and submission of routine reports related to plant EHS performance.

Risk Assessment & Documentation

  • Take a hands-on role in the documentation and updating of critical safety process flows.

  • Assist in drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Safety/Hazard Analysis (JSA/JHA), and Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control (HIRARC) documents.

Safety Engagement & Culture

  • Assist with the facilitation and execution of EHS workshops, safety campaigns, and plant-wide events.

  • Capitalize on opportunities to participate in cross-functional learning with other engineering and operations teams.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements)

  • Availability: Able to commit to a full-time internship for a minimum duration of 6 months (2 vacancies available).

  • Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), Engineering, Material Science, Science, or a closely related field.

  • Regulatory Knowledge: A basic foundational understanding of EHS principles and local regulatory acts (e.g., DOSH/OSHA regulations).

  • Core Skills: High attention to detail, highly adaptable, and a proactive team player.

  • Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the plant. Well-versed in both English and Bahasa Malaysia.

  • Tech-Savvy: Skilled in using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) for documentation and reporting.


Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives  to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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