About the role#
This internship offers an opportunity to learn the operations of a beef processing plant. You will work under an experienced supervisor to gain training in leading teams that produce safe, high-quality products. The role involves working across departments such as Human Resources, Accounting, Maintenance, FSQA, and Sales to understand the full scope of the business.
What you'll do#
- Conduct yield testing and build cost-to-produce reports.
- Support technical tasks related to beef carcass merchandising, meat engineering, and gross margin improvement.
- Train to supervise harvest or production lines.
- Ensure all product quality and safety standards are met.
- Promote a safe work environment for your team.
- Work various shifts to gain exposure to different facets of operations and maintenance.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university, with at least one semester of school remaining after the internship.
- Preferred majors include Animal Science, Agriculture, or related fields.
- Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of Excel and familiarity with Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in management, leadership, or group projects is preferred, and agriculture experience is a plus.
- A motivated, self-starting attitude with a willingness to work multiple shifts.
- Ability to multitask, solve problems, and lead by example.
Location & details#
- Location: Dakota City, Nebraska.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site at the plant.
- Schedule: Approximately 40 hours per week.
- Housing: Provided for candidates located outside a 50-mile radius.
- Status: Paid internship.
About Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is a food and beverage manufacturing company based in Springdale, Arkansas. Founded in 1935, the organization produces chicken, beef, and pork products. It manages a portfolio of over 30 brands including Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, and Ball Park. The company employs more than 130,000 people and accounts for nearly 20 percent of the chicken, beef, and pork production in the United States.
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