About the role#
Tyson Foods offers a year-round internship program designed to provide hands-on experience in the food and beverage manufacturing industry. This role focuses on project-based work that helps you develop technical, analytical, and leadership skills. We aim to convert high-performing interns into full-time team members after graduation.
What you'll do#
- Embody the Tyson Foods RIGHT behaviors of respect, integrity, growth, humility, and teamwork.
- Contribute to projects that provide business insights and develop your professional skills.
- Communicate with and support cross-functional leaders to execute real-world tasks.
- Participate in company events and initiatives that foster professional development.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a junior, senior, or graduate student with at least one semester of school remaining.
- Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of Excel and familiarity with Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to multitask and work as a collaborative self-starter.
- Previous work experience in any field is preferred, with specific experience in your discipline being a plus.
- Ability to commute to the facility within 60 miles or less.
- Your resume must include your expected graduation date and area of study.
Location & details#
- Location: Springdale, Arkansas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling, year-round.
- Hours: Up to 40 hours per week during the summer and up to 20 hours per week during the school year.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Sponsorship: We do not provide sponsorship for this position.
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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