About the role#
Simmons Foods offers a summer internship for students pursuing a career in Human Resources. You will work on real-world projects that align with your field of study while gaining a practical understanding of our operational processes. This role is based at our poultry plant in Van Buren, Arkansas.
What you'll do#
- Manage a project that addresses a specific challenge within your assigned department.
- Present your findings and project results to the team and senior leadership at the end of the summer.
- Perform day-to-day tasks to learn the fundamentals of our business processes.
- Participate in the development, communication, and implementation of team programs and policies.
- Identify areas that lack cohesiveness and work with your team to resolve issues.
- Support a culture of continuous improvement by finding ways to increase efficiency and maintain quality standards.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree program in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Knowledge of business and management principles.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to work on your feet for multiple hours.
- Ability to work in various temperatures.
- Ability to lift at least 10 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Van Buren, Arkansas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
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.
