Beef Operations Summer Internship

National Beef Packing Co.•Liberal, KS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

National Beef is seeking college students interested in exploring a career in beef production to join its 2027 summer internship program. Interns gain hands-on experience in process management, critical thinking, operational planning for customer fulfillment needs, and ground beef formulation in a state-of-the-art facility. They are introduced to National Beef’s company culture and work practices and learn department processing practices from start to finish. Qualified interns will be placed in Liberal, Kansas; Dodge City, Kansas; or Tama, Iowa. This is a paid, safety-sensitive, on-site internship lasting 10–12 weeks. A housing allowance is included where required. Interns spend time on the production floor in harvest and fabrication, work on projects addressing real business needs, and learn about the production operations process. They collaborate with the Operations Team and have opportunities to network with senior facility leadership. They prepare detailed reports summarizing internship insights and experiences for senior management and department heads, and deliver a presentation to that 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 another related field that may be considered.
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in core curriculum classes.
Demonstrate leadership abilities and on-campus involvement.
Have strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Be able to work independently and direct oneself on project work.
Be proficient with 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 unavailable.

Responsibilities

Work on the production floor in harvest and fabrication.
Gain experience through projects that address real business needs.
Learn production processes and practices from start to finish.
Collaborate with the Operations Team and engage in networking opportunities with senior facility leadership.
Prepare detailed reports for senior management and key department heads summarizing internship insights and experiences.
Present internship learnings to senior management and key department heads at the end of the program.