Operations Summer Internship

National Beef Packing Co.•Moultrie, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

National Beef is seeking college students for a paid, 10–12-week summer 2027 internship at its Moultrie, Georgia facility. This in-person, hands-on program provides training across Case Ready Operations, including ground beef formulation, whole-muscle processing and packaging, and supporting departments. Interns learn about company culture, work practices, and processing from start to finish, while gaining experience in process management, operational planning for customer fulfillment, critical thinking, and employee management. The internship concludes with a presentation to senior operations management and department heads. Housing allowance is included where required. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

Be enrolled in and have completed at least two years of an accredited college degree program focused on Animal Science, Ag Business, Microbiology/Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
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 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

Rotate through operational areas throughout the facility.
Gain experience blending and formulating ground beef and processing whole-muscle beef and pork.
Engage with departments that support the operations process.
Collaborate with the Operations Team and participate in networking opportunities with facility senior leadership.
Submit weekly reports to the Corporate Vice President of Operations and facility General Manager summarizing learning and demonstrating knowledge of processing techniques.
Present internship learning to the Senior Operations Management team and key department heads at the end of the summer.