Beef Operations Summer Internship

National Beef Packing Co.•Tama, IA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

National Beef is seeking college students interested in exploring a career in beef production for a 10–12-week paid summer internship in 2027. Interns will gain hands-on experience with process management, operational planning for customer fulfillment, critical thinking, and ground beef formulation in a state-of-the-art facility. They will be introduced to National Beef’s culture and work practices and learn department processing from start to finish. Interns will be placed in Liberal or Dodge City, Kansas, or Tama, Iowa. A housing allowance is included where required. This is a safety-sensitive, on-site position. Interns will experience National Beef’s high-speed production operations, with an emphasis on safety, quality, and yields. They will spend time on the production floor in harvest and fabrication, work on projects addressing real business needs, and collaborate with the Operations Team. The internship provides an introduction to the company’s production operations and opportunities to network with facility senior leadership. Interns will prepare detailed reports summarizing key insights and experiences and deliver a presentation to senior management and department heads at the end of the program.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an accredited college degree program and have completed at least two years of study in Animal Science, Agricultural Business, Microbiology/Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, or another related field considered by the employer.
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 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

Learn about production facility processes and how they support customer product and program needs.
Spend time on the production floor in harvest and fabrication.
Work on projects that address real business needs.
Collaborate with the Operations Team and participate in networking opportunities with facility senior leadership.
Prepare detailed reports for senior management and key department heads, summarizing internship insights and experiences.
Deliver an end-of-program presentation to senior leadership and key department heads.