About the role#
This is a 10-12 week, paid internship program for the summer of 2027. You will work on-site at a production facility in either Dodge City or Liberal, Kansas. This role offers a hands-on introduction to food safety and technical services management within a beef processing environment. You will learn how the laboratory integrates with the broader operations team and gain exposure to company culture.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the Technical Services and Operations teams on projects.
- Network with senior leadership at the facility.
- Prepare weekly reports for the Corporate Director of Technical Services and the facility Laboratory Manager to summarize your insights.
- Present your findings and experiences to the Senior Technical Services Team and department heads at the end of the summer.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited college program with at least two years completed in Animal Science, Ag Business, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Junior status for the 2024-2025 academic year.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 in core curriculum classes.
- Demonstrated leadership and on-campus involvement.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage your own project work.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Availability to work 40+ hours per week on-site, including some weekends.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Authorization to work for any employer in the U.S. (Visa sponsorship is not provided).
Location & details#
- Locations: Dodge City, Kansas and Liberal, Kansas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Housing allowance is provided where required.
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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