Production Research Intern - NC

Smithfield Foods•Warsaw, NC

About The Position

The Production Research Intern trains in a swine facility to develop a general understanding of production processes and how they relate to the company’s swine production efforts. Under the supervision of the appropriate department leader, the intern learns and performs duties associated with a particular function. The internship program provides students with paid, practical experience, exposure to career options, and an opportunity to apply their education. The internship is typically for a year. The intern must comply with applicable environmental laws and procedures, promptly report environmental issues to a supervisor, and understand and review the company’s emergency notification process at the work site. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. The listed responsibilities are representative and not exhaustive. The role requires working an average of 48 hours per week, including weekends and holidays, and involves demanding farm-facility conditions and physical activity. The hourly rate is $16.00. No relocation package is available.

Requirements

Be working toward a degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or be a recent graduate.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Be willing to learn and work in a team environment.
Be a proactive thinker and self-motivated.
Have strong time, project, and organizational management skills.
Be able to work independently and with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented, and build strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Be able to walk and stand on concrete for 9 to 12 hours per day, including walking down narrow alleys and in and out of narrow penning.
Be able to work an average 48-hour week, including weekends and holidays.
Be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently stoop, bend, and climb.
Shower in and out of farm facilities daily.
Be able to perform frequent standing, walking, handling or feeling with hands, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and talking or hearing.
Be able to work with and around a wide range of antibiotics, including penicillin.
Be able to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.

Nice To Haves

Agriculture-related major preferred.

Responsibilities

Train daily in a swine facility and learn production processes and how they relate to overall company efforts in swine production.
Learn and perform duties and responsibilities of a particular function under the supervision of the appropriate department leader.
Comply with environmental laws and procedures applicable to Smithfield Hog Production Division.
Report environmental issues immediately to a supervisor.
Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and review the policy at the work site.
Perform duties as defined by the supervisor and other duties as assigned.