Career Foundation Program (CFP) Associate

Job Description

Career Foundation Program (CFP) – Business Track | Smithfield Foods

The Tone:
This is a full-time, rotational program at Smithfield Foods, with opportunities across various company locations. Smithfield is a company dedicated to sustainably feeding people globally, producing good food the right way with respect for its people, animals, communities, and planet. The company culture is grounded in Core Four values—gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability—and emphasizes learning, collaboration, and innovation. This program offers challenging and rewarding careers for recent college graduates, providing a unique opportunity to explore diverse career paths, contribute meaningfully, and make a real impact within the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, various Smithfield locations
• Pay: $21.63–$31.25 hourly
• Mission: To provide recent college graduates with an opportunity to explore diverse career options through function-specific rotations within Smithfield Foods.
• Tech Stack: Word, PowerPoint, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Participate: Engage in 18-to-24-month function-specific rotations, specifically through areas such as Business Management, Sales, and Marketing, to gain comprehensive exposure to Smithfield’s operations.
• Contribute: Support the achievement of departmental short-term and long-term objectives by actively assisting in problem-solving and delivering high-level results that exceed expectations.
• Lead: Assume leadership roles for specific projects within assigned departments, taking initiative and ownership to drive project completion and success.
• Learn: Acquire in-depth knowledge about various aspects of the company’s business, receiving guidance, training, and partnership from senior leaders, assigned managers, mentors, and program managers.
• Apply: After 12 months in the program, actively seek and apply for suitable open positions within Smithfield Foods, leveraging acquired experience and career counseling from Talent Acquisition Specialists.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university, or currently enrolled with anticipated graduation by end of current semester. This is an entry-level program designed for recent college graduates.
• Experience: Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and able to relocate one to two times during the program, with up to 15-25% travel, including periodic overnight stays.
• Skills: Excellent written and oral communication. High level of professionalism, discretion, and self-management. Ability to work collaboratively and adapt quickly to new environments, showing initiative in taking on complex project responsibilities.
• Bonus: Possession of a valid state driver license with an acceptable driving record, depending on the specific rotational track.