About the role#
National Beef is hiring students for a summer 2027 internship in beef production. This paid, full-time program offers a look at process management, operational planning, and ground beef formulation. You will work on-site at one of our production facilities for 10 to 12 weeks.
What you'll do#
- Learn how we manage complex, high-speed production processes.
- Spend time on the production floor in both harvest and fabrication areas.
- Solve real business needs through assigned projects.
- Collaborate with our Operations Team and network with senior leadership.
- Write detailed reports for department heads and management.
- Summarize your experiences and deliver a final presentation to our leadership group.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least two years in an accredited college degree program.
- Coursework in Animal Science, Ag Business, Microbiology, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 in core curriculum classes.
- Demonstrated leadership and on-campus involvement.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to work independently.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- You must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. (we do not provide visa sponsorship).
- Availability to work 40+ hours per week on-site, including potential weekend work.
Location & details#
- This internship is located in Dodge City, KS, Liberal, KS, or Tama, IA.
- The role is strictly on-site and requires 40+ hours per week.
About National Beef Packing Company LLC
National Beef Packing Company LLC operates in the food and beverage manufacturing industry. Founded in 1992 and based in Kansas City, Missouri, the company processes and markets fresh beef, consumer-ready products, and beef by-products. It maintains production facilities across eight locations in six states. The organization employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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