About the role#
This internship provides experience in the food and beverage industry at our Gentry, Arkansas facility. You will work on real projects that impact our operations while learning the fundamentals of our safety processes. The program is designed to offer a well-rounded learning experience through a balance of project work and daily responsibilities.
What you'll do#
- Complete a solution-seeking project designed to address a current problem within the department.
- Present your project findings to the team and senior leadership at the end of the summer.
- Engage in day-to-day tasks to understand our operational processes.
- Build a continuous improvement culture by identifying ways to reduce waste.
- Coordinate with team members to ensure we follow best practices.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree program in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or Agriculture.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
- Knowledge of business and management principles.
- Ability to work on your feet for multiple hours.
- Ability to lift at least 10 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Gentry, Arkansas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Sponsorship: We do not provide sponsorship for this role.
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.
