Beef Operations Summer Internship

National Beef Packing Co.•Dodge City, KS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

National Beef is seeking college students for a paid summer 2027 internship exploring a career in beef production. Interns will gain hands-on experience in process management, critical thinking, operational planning for customer fulfillment, and ground beef formulation in a state-of-the-art facility. They will learn National Beef’s culture, work practices, and department processing from start to finish. The internship is on-site and safety-sensitive, runs 10–12 weeks, and is available in Liberal, Kansas; Dodge City, Kansas; and Tama, Iowa. A housing allowance is included where required. Interns will work in high-speed production facilities focused on safety, quality, and yields. They will spend time on the production floor in harvest and fabrication, take part in projects addressing real business needs, and gain a broad introduction to National Beef Packing production operations. Interns will collaborate with the Operations Team and have opportunities to network with facility senior leadership. They will prepare detailed reports for senior management and key department heads, summarize insights and experiences from the internship, and present their learning to the same leadership group at the end of the program.

Requirements

Be enrolled in and have completed at least two years of an accredited college degree program focused on Animal Science, Agricultural Business, Microbiology/Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA in core curriculum classes.
Demonstrate leadership abilities and on-campus involvement.
Have strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Be able to work independently and self-direct project work.
Be proficient with all Microsoft Office products.
Be available to work 40 or more hours per week, including some weekends, on-site for the duration of the internship.
Be at least 18 years old.
Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Work on the production floor in harvest and fabrication.
Participate in projects that address real business needs.
Collaborate with the Operations Team.
Prepare detailed reports for senior management and key department heads, summarizing internship insights and experiences.
Give a program-end presentation to senior management and key department heads.