Production Research Intern - NC

Smithfield Foods•Warsaw, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Research Intern participates in Smithfield Foods’ paid internship program, gaining practical experience in a swine production facility and exploring career options while applying their education. The internship is typically for one year. The intern trains in facility processes and learns how those processes relate to the company’s swine production efforts, performing duties under the supervision of the appropriate department leader. The role also requires compliance with environmental procedures and the facility’s emergency notification policy. Relocation is not provided.

Requirements

Be working toward a degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or be a recent graduate.
Demonstrate strong 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.
Walk and stand on concrete for 9 to 12 hours per day, including walking through narrow alleys and in and out of narrow pens.
Work an average 48-hour week, including weekends and holidays.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently stoop, bend, and climb.
Shower in and out of farm facilities daily.
Frequently stand, walk, handle or feel with hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear.
Work with and around a wide range of antibiotics, including penicillin.
Tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.

Nice To Haves

Agriculture-related majors are preferred.

Responsibilities

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