Beef Operations Summer Internship

National Beef•Tama, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

National Beef is seeking college students interested in a career in beef production to join its summer 2027 internship program. The 10–12-week paid internship provides hands-on exposure to process management, operational planning for customer fulfillment, critical thinking, and ground beef formulation in a state-of-the-art facility. Interns learn company culture and department processing practices from start to finish, working at an on-site, safety-sensitive production facility in Liberal or Dodge City, Kansas, or Tama, Iowa. A housing allowance is included where required. Interns spend time on the production floor in harvest and fabrication, contribute to projects addressing real business needs, and collaborate with the Operations Team. The program offers exposure to National Beef’s production operations and opportunities to network with facility senior leadership. Interns prepare detailed reports for senior management and department heads summarizing their insights and experiences, and deliver a presentation to the same leadership group 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, Ag Business, Microbiology/Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, or another related field.
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA in core curriculum classes.
Demonstrate leadership abilities and campus involvement.
Have strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Be able to work independently and be self-directed 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 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 program-end presentation to senior leadership and department heads.