About the role#
This internship offers a chance to work on projects that impact Simmons Foods. You will gain experience through a mix of assigned project work and daily operational tasks. The program encourages you to build relationships across departments while focusing on your professional growth.
What you'll do#
- Complete a solution-seeking project that applies your academic skills to a real-world problem.
- Present your findings and project outcomes to team members and senior leadership at the end of the summer.
- Perform daily tasks to learn the fundamentals of our processes.
- Help develop, communicate, and implement team concepts, programs, and policies.
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying ways to reduce waste and refine processes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree program in Business Administration, Marketing, Nutrition, Industrial Engineering, or Operations Management.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and general computer skills.
- Knowledge of business and management principles.
- A willingness to lead, take charge, and offer your own opinions and direction.
- Ability to work on your feet for multiple hours, work in various temperatures, and lift at least 10 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: This is an on-site, full-time, paid internship.
- Note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Simmons Foods
Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Simmons Foods is a privately held company with 5,001 to 10,000 employees. The business operates within the food and beverage industry, specializing in the production of poultry, pet food, and animal nutrition products. It functions as a major supplier of store brand wet pet food in North America and ranks among the largest poultry producers in the United States. The organization maintains operations across all 50 states and serves customers in more than 40 countries.
