About the role#
Simmons Foods offers interns the chance to work on projects that address real-world challenges. You will build cross-functional relationships and gain experience through a mix of project-based assignments and daily operational tasks. At the end of the summer, you will present your findings to senior leadership.
What you'll do#
- Execute project work to solve specific business problems.
- Perform daily tasks to learn the fundamentals of our processes.
- Build a culture of continuous improvement to reduce waste.
- Ensure all work meets USDA and FDA quality guidelines.
- Participate in team meetings to help develop and implement company policies.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Operations Management, or Agriculture.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
- Knowledge of business and management principles.
- Ability to work on your feet for several hours at a time.
- Ability to lift at least 10 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Gentry, Arkansas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- 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.
