Operations Associate Summer 2026 Intern

Job Details:

This Internshipwill beresponsible forleading various projects includingyield testing, building cost-to-produce,carcass chill studies as well aslearning all aspects of harvest and production lines. Additional responsibilities would include supporting technical components of beef carcass merchandising and meat engineering relative to the carcass composition yield enhancement and gross margin improvement. This position will work under an experienced supervisor to gain the necessary training to lead teams of people to produce a high quality, safe product that meets customer specifications. This position will work cross functionally with operation support departments such as Human Resources, Accounting, Maintenance, FSQA, Sales, and may to work various shifts in order to learn additional facets of the operations and maintenance. Other duties include ensuring that all product quality and safety processes are being followed promoting a safe work environment and performing other responsibilities as assigned. These positions will be assigned to various Beef plant locations. 

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Education: Actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university with at least one semester of school remaining following internship. Animal Science, Agriculture, Meat Science, or other related majors preferred.

Experience: Management, group project and/or leadership experience preferred. Agriculture experience a plus.

Communication Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively; excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Computer Skills: Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Excel familiarity with Access, Word, and PowerPoint.

Availability: Must be willing to work multiple shifts

Special Skills: Motivated, self-starter who has the desire to learn from others. Leadership, team player, problem solver, multi-tasking, and leading by example.

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