Beef Operations Summer Internship

National Beef•Liberal, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

National Beef is seeking college students interested in a career in beef production to join its summer 2027 Beef Operations Internship. This paid, safety-sensitive, on-site internship lasts 10–12 weeks and is offered at facilities in Liberal, Kansas; Dodge City, Kansas; and Tama, Iowa. A housing allowance is included where required. Interns 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. The program introduces interns to National Beef’s company culture, work practices, and department processing practices from start to finish. Interns spend time on the production floor in harvest and fabrication, contribute to projects addressing real business needs, and collaborate with the Operations Team. They also have opportunities to network with facility senior leadership. Interns prepare detailed reports for senior management and key department heads that summarize insights and experiences from the program, and deliver a presentation to the same leadership group at the end of the internship.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an accredited college degree program and have completed at least two years of study in Animal Science, Ag Business, Microbiology/Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, or another related field.
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 be self-directed on project work.
Be proficient with all Microsoft Office products.
Be available to work 40 or more hours per week, including some weekend work, 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.
Contribute to 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.
Deliver a presentation to senior management and key department heads at the end of the program.