Summer 2026 Internship Daily's Premium Meats

Daily's Premium Meats • Saint Joseph, MO

7h • Onsite

About The Position

a 12‑week rotational program, gaining hands‑on exposure to plant
operations and corporate functions while supporting daily activities and
improvement projects. The role builds foundational industry skills through
guided learning, cross‑functional collaboration, and a capstone project that
demonstrates readiness for future opportunities.

Requirements

• Demonstrates interest in food manufacturing, operations, agriculture, or process improvement, supported through coursework, projects, or previous practical experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
• Strong willingness to learn, ask questions, take initiative, and work collaboratively with diverse teams across multiple functional areas.
• Ability to follow safety instructions, adapt to changing priorities, and navigate fast‑paced operational settings.
• Currently enrolled as a rising junior or senior in an accredited bachelor’s degree program or a student enrolled in a two – year college
• Major: Agriculture, Food Science, Animal Science, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field that supports food manufacturing or operational leadership development.
• Must be in good academic standing and making satisfactory progress toward degree completion.
• Ability to apply mathematical formulas to practical situations.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must be able to make decisions on routine matters of policies.
• Lift 50 lbs. occasionally. Must be able to efficiently and effectively move to all areas of production. Must be able to climb ladders or platforms. Must be able to wear all safety and production related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in safety training, plant orientation, and cross‑functional shadowing to understand core operations.
• Support plant and corporate teams by helping gather data, observe processes, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with departmental projects involving planning, analytics, workflow documentation, or problem‑
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to communicate findings, support day‑to‑day tasks, and contribute to team goals.
• Complete a capstone project that integrates learning from all rotations and present final recommendations to leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern