Cattle Procurement Intern Summer 2027
About The Position
Cargill’s Cattle Procurement Internship provides practical experience in livestock scheduling, cattle purchasing, and meat-processing operations. The intern will learn how to schedule daily production, maintain live inventory, and work with producers while partnering with a buyer to purchase cattle. The role also offers exposure to production workflows, food safety and production management, process flow, yields and variances, USDA regulations and requirements, accounting, and information technologies. The internship is typically 12 weeks during summer 2027, between May/June and August, and is based in Wichita, Kansas. The intern should be open to working in either a plant or office setting and may travel approximately 35% or less. Interns are paid hourly, are responsible for their own transportation to and from work, and may have an opportunity to travel during the term. Outstanding interns may be offered an internship, co-op, or full-time position for the following year. Cargill’s internship program provides learning resources, development and networking opportunities, access to volunteer and community outreach activities, and support from the early careers team, mentors, colleagues, and a supervisor. Eligible intern benefits include paid time off, a mental health and wellbeing program, and housing and relocation assistance for those who qualify.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Agriculture, Business, Economics, or a related field, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Have the right to work in the United States, not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer.
- Be able to complete a 12-week summer internship between May/June and August 2027.
- Have a desire and willingness to work around and with livestock producers.
- Be geographically flexible and willing to relocate anywhere in the United States for an internship opportunity.
- Demonstrate strong conflict-resolution skills.
- Be able to prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in both English and Spanish.
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills.
- Basic understanding of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Live Cattle Trading.
Responsibilities
- Schedule livestock and daily production.
- Complete a special project pertaining to the Cattle Procurement Group.
- Partner with a buyer in purchasing cattle.
- Complete various projects as needed.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including time off for volunteer activities.
- Mental health and wellbeing program.
- Housing and relocation assistance for eligible interns.
- Access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities.
- Learning resources, development events, and networking opportunities.
- Support from the early careers team, mentors, colleagues, and a supervisor.
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