Pork Procurement Summer Intern 2026

Tyson Foods • Springdale, AR

102d

About The Position

As a Pork Procurement Intern, you can expect to not only learn activities associated with procuring and handling hogs, but also be introduced to other departments within our pork division. Throughout the 10-to-12-week period you will have hands on experience, receiving, weighing, tattooing, and penning of hogs in an environment that focuses on proper AWB (Animal Well-Being) and comfort of the animals. You will be booking loads for local hog deliveries and keeping an effective book schedule for accuracy in maintaining plant harvesting operations as well as traveling to attend trade shows. You will have the opportunity to train in grade and yield kill sheet information, weight docks, and other buying procedures. You will also have the opportunity to shadow buyers in the field. Upon completion of your internship, you will have acquired a direct understanding of the requirements involved in purchasing a continual supply of quality raw material. You will also fully comprehend Tyson's buying practices that can position you well for advancement in becoming a Livestock Buyer.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university with at least one semester of school remaining following internship.
• Preferred majors: Animal Science, Agriculture, or other related fields.
• Previous livestock and agricultural experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated in running a successful business.

Responsibilities

• Learn activities associated with procuring and handling hogs.
• Receive, weigh, tattoo, and pen hogs.
• Book loads for local hog deliveries.
• Maintain an effective book schedule for plant harvesting operations.
• Attend trade shows.
• Train in grade and yield kill sheet information.
• Shadow buyers in the field.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• Fully funded education programs through Upward Academy Online
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Stock Purchase Plan with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree