Beef Interns

Cooperative Farmers Elevator • George, IA

2d

About The Position

The Beef Feed Intern gains practical experience in the beef and feed industry while working with sales and feed teams and interacting with livestock producers. The position provides exposure to feed sales, customer service, cooperative operations, cattle management, feed production, and beef nutrition. Interns collect research and cattle data, learn feed sales and record-keeping processes, assist with feed milling and compliance activities, and present a summary of their projects and findings to CFE leadership. The internship also includes mentoring and midpoint and final evaluations.

Work takes place indoors and outdoors, including feedlots, cattle facilities, and feed mill environments. Conditions may include varying weather, dust, odors, noise, moving equipment, and large animals. Personal protective equipment is required as directed.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Animal Science, Agricultural Business, Agronomy, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral, written, communication, and presentation skills.
• Detailed organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform the essential duties, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and working around cattle and feed-mill equipment.

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Junior or senior class standing preferred; other class levels may be considered.
• Livestock experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for cattle and collect accurate research and development data.
• Assist with cattle checks, troubleshooting, marketing, farm audits, and training.
• Gain hands-on experience with bunk reading, pen checks, ration delivery, and feed-efficiency data collection.
• Learn the feed sales process, communicate product knowledge and product usage to customers, and build customer relationships.
• Learn feed formulation and ration balancing.
• Assist with preparation for and participate in feed training meetings.
• Work with CFE feed sales staff.
• Learn traceability and record-keeping programs.
• Assist feed milling facilities with feed production.
• Assist with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) compliance activities at feed milling locations.
• Prepare and deliver a final presentation to CFE leadership summarizing projects, research data, and customer questionnaire results.
• Participate in midpoint and final evaluations with a mentor to review progress, goals, and feedback.
• Inform the supervisor promptly about report discrepancies, potential problems or business opportunities, unsafe equipment or working conditions, and needed repairs or special maintenance.
• Uphold cooperative policies and comply with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Attend required or scheduled employee safety meetings.
• Learn and follow Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) and low-stress cattle-handling practices.
• Perform other duties assigned by management and work collaboratively with location and departmental personnel.
• Promote teamwork and maintain a professional image through words, actions, and personal appearance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed